Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Major Central Bank -2-
Investors will watch private gauges, industrial profit data, and a Politburo meeting in China, while Australia's first-quarter inflation data and the Reserve Bank of Australia's potential rate increase will be key releases. South Korea's April trade data is expected to show strong exports and a trade surplus.
China's private gauges and industrial profit data for March will be released, with economists expecting policymakers to maintain a pro-growth stance. A Politburo meeting is scheduled for late April. Australia's first-quarter inflation data on Wednesday will shape expectations for a possible rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia in May. The RBA has signaled concern about inflation, with wage growth picking up and inflation expectations rising. South Korea will release April trade data on Friday, with exports expected to remain strong on semiconductor demand. The Bank of Thailand is expected to keep its benchmark policy rate at 1.00% on Wednesday.
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