Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: Caixin services PMI declines to 52.2 in March.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Consumer confidence report will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: Factory orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Consumer price inflation for March will be reported at 7:15 GMT.
- Italy: Wage inflation report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Greece: January unemployment report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Challenger jobs report is scheduled for release at 11:30 GMT, followed by weekly jobless claims at 12:30 GMT. EIA will release natural gas inventory report at 14:30 GMT. FOMC member Williams will speak at 13:30 GMT. President Trump will meet Chinese President Xi today in the White House.
- Eurozone: ECB president Draghi is scheduled to speak at 20:00 GMT.
- Australia: AiG performance of construction report will be published at 23:30 GMT


Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Trade and Global Uncertainty
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Rout Deepens on AI Concerns and Earnings
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal
Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 



