Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- France: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen win the first round. Ready to face each other in second. Corporate service price for February will be updated at 23:50 GMT.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index numbers will be published at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: IFO report on business climate, current assessment, and expectations will be released at 8:00 GMT. Bundesbank will release monthly report at 12:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be published at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed will update National Activity index for March at 12:30 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 15:30 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.


US Stock Futures Dip After Wall Street Rally
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed
Asian Stocks Rise as Oil Falls, BOJ Rate Decision in Focus
Supertanker Orders Surge as US-Iran War Reshapes Oil Trade
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Concerns Ease
Yemen Fighting Threatens Red Sea Oil Routes
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves, Middle East Fears Ease
East Germany Narrows Economic Gap With West but Wealth Divide Persists
Asian Stocks Rise After Fed Rate Hike 



