China Services PMI Rises in April Despite Weak Export Demand 
Iran Warns No Military Fix for Hormuz Crisis as Talks Show Progress 
Asian Markets Slip Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and RBA Rate Hike Expectations 
Asian Stocks Rally as Iran War Fears Ease and AI Boom Lifts South Korea 
Oil Prices Hold Above $100 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and U.S.-Iran Uncertainty 
Asian Stocks Rise as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally 
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Uncertainty 
Eurozone Recession Risks Rise as Middle East Conflict Threatens Growth, ECB Official Warns 
Yen Volatility and Middle East Tensions Drive Dollar Strength in FX Markets 
European Stocks Volatile as U.S.-Iran Tensions Threaten Oil Supply and Global Markets 
Wall Street Futures Climb as Trump Signals Iran Deal Progress 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for release today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Nikkei flash manufacturing PMI came at 50.3
Upcoming:
- France: Second quarter GDP data will be released at 5:30 GMT, followed by flash manufacturing and services PMI at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Markit manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Canada: Retail sales report for July will be published at 12:30 GMT, along with consumer price inflation data for August.
- United States: Flash Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT.
