Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index beat forecasts in April, rising to 3 versus expected -4, a seven-point surprise.
BoJ holds rates at 0.75% on 6–3 vote, lifts inflation forecast, trims growth outlook; markets react.
Brent crude topped $110 on Iran talks, dollar strength; surges may hit stocks, later falling $70–$80.
GBP/USD slid to 1.3490 as traders trimmed bets before Fed and BoE rate decisions amid energy tensions.
Pound slipped versus Yen after BoJ held rates, revised outlook; GBP/JPY down, rangebound ahead of BoE.
ECB survey shows inflation expectations beat forecasts, hinting persistent pressures and possibly firmer ECB April messaging.
UAE will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, amid Iran tensions and Hormuz risks.
U.S. Housing Price Index was flat in February, missing the 0.2% forecast by 0.2 percentage points.
S&P/Case-Shiller US home price indices increased 0.9% year-on-year in February, easing from 1.2% previously.
United States Redbook Index increased to 7.7% year-on-year in April 2024, up from 6.7%.
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