Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
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ECB Eyes Rate Hike Amid Iran Conflict-Driven Energy Price Surge 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
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Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac leading index flat in May.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: May trade balance report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: Business climate report will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trade report will be released at 10:00 GMT. MPC member Forbes is scheduled to speak at 18:00 GMT.
- United States: Weekly jobless claims report will be published at 12:30 GMT, followed by House price report at 13:00 GMT. FOMC member Powell is scheduled to speak at 14:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly natural gas inventory report at 14:30 GMT. Kansas Fed manufacturing report will be published at 15:00 GMT.
- Canada: Retail sales report for April will be published at 12:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash consumer confidence report for June will be published at 14:00 GMT.
