Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks 
Singapore Growth Outlook Brightens for 2025 as Economists Flag AI and Geopolitical Risks 
Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens; Indian Rupee Rebounds on Intervention Hopes 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Recovers, U.S. Economic Uncertainty Caps Gains 
South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025 
Japan Exports to U.S. Rebound in November as Tariff Impact Eases, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Expectations 
Precious Metals Rally as Silver and Platinum Outperform on Rate Cut Bets 
Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets 
New Zealand Business Confidence Hits 30-Year High as Economic Outlook Improves 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Consumer price inflation rose to 2.1 percent y/y in the first quarter. RBA trimmed mean CPI is up 1.9 percent y/y.
- Japan: All industry activity index grew 0.7 percent in February.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: UBS consumption indicator will be updated at 6:00 GMT. The Zew survey report for April will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- France: April consumer confidence report will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Public sector borrowing report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 11:00 GMT. EIA will release crude oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT.
- Canada: Retail sales report for February will be released at 12:30 GMT.
- Auction: The US will auction 5-year note at 17:00 GMT.
