Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Drone Imports Over US Security Concerns 
Japan Economy Grows 1.1% in Q2 as Consumer Spending Stalls 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
European Stocks Steady as U.S.-Iran War, Euro Zone Data Keep Investors Cautious 
S&P 500 Retreats From Record High as AI Stocks Slide, Retail Sales Disappoint 
Asian Stocks Steady as Iran War Keeps Oil Prices and Inflation Risks Elevated 
Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Soft US Inflation Weighs on Dollar 
Dollar Slides as Soft U.S. Data Cuts Fed Rate Hike Bets 
US Dollar Slips as Weak Retail Sales Reduce Fed Rate Hike Bets 
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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.
