Asian Fund Managers Turn More Optimistic on Growth but Curb Equity Return Expectations: BofA Survey 
Fed Near Neutral Signals Caution Ahead, Shifting Focus to Fixed Income in 2026 
Today could be low volatility day, with parts of Asia and Europe closed. Data and event risks remain low in number and intensity for today.
Upcoming -
- UK - CBI industrial trend survey details will be published at 10:00 GMT. Positive outlook would provide further boost to pound.
- US - Markit economics will release services and composite PMI at 13:45 GMT. US manufacturing PMI dropped last week, similar fall in services would weaken dollar. Dallas FED manufacturing business index to be released at 14:30 GMT.
- Australia - RBA governor Glenn Stevens will be giving speech at 22:40 GMT.
- Japan - Japan will report retail trade statistics around 23:50 GMT along with large retailer sales. Retail sales dropped -2.2% m/m in February.
- Auctions - US will auction 3 and 6 month bills at 15:30 GMT, followed by 2 year note at 17:00 GMT.
