US-China Trade Talks Begin in South Korea Ahead of Trump-Xi Beijing Summit 
Havana Protests Erupt as Cuba Faces Severe Blackouts and Fuel Crisis 
Trump and Xi Temple of Heaven Visit Highlights Trade and Diplomacy Goals 
Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing 
Trump Pushes China Market Access During High-Stakes Xi Summit 
Japan Considers Extra Budget Aid Amid Rising Fuel and Utility Costs 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen, Inflation, and Nikkei Hang in Balance 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Shares Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Beijing Summit 
New Zealand Budget 2026 Focuses on Fiscal Discipline and Infrastructure Investment 
Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Oil Prices Slip as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions and U.S. Inventory Data Keep Markets on Edge 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Flash Nikkei manufacturing PMI for April came at 52.8
Upcoming:
- France: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales and orders report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 8:00 GMT, along with trade balance report for February.
- United Kingdom: March retail sales report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Canada: consumer price inflation reports will be released at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 13:45 GMT, followed by existing home sales report at 14:00 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 13:30 GMT.
