Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the coming week starting Monday April 1.
The start of a new quarter is set to be relatively quiet due to holidays on Monday across much of Europe and some parts of Asia. U.S. monthly jobs data will likely be the highlight of the week as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates over the coming months, while in Europe investors will pay close attention to German inflation figures.
In Asia, attention will focus on PMI readings for over 10 countries, including China and Japan, a central bank decision in India, and meeting minutes and speeches from Australia’s central bank. Inflation prints from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea also feature.
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U.S. monthly jobs data for March due on Friday will be watched closely, with non-farm payrolls growth expected to fall following a 275,000…
