First week of month is always filled with lots of major fundamental news event and traders look for clues & future price direction based on these key events. Second week are somewhat lighter on the fundamental side, however there is still few key events which needs absolute attention and could dictate price action in coming weeks.

Japan - BoJ Monetary Policy Statement: The expectation is that the central bank will keep its policy unchanged for the time being. Moreover, we are yet to see any major impact on JPY from recent sales tax hike.

USA - FOMC Minutes: February meeting minutes will hopefully provide more colour around the recent shift in the Fed’s rate expectations as well as the Fed’s shift to more qualitative guidance. Moreover, US jobless claims are also scheduled for Thursday.

U.K. - Manufacturing & Industrial Production will be the main focus, as well as BoE Interest Rate Statement

Europe - Monthly Bulletin - ECB publishes its monthly bulletin on Thursday which will give an insight on how Euro zone is planning to tackle low inflation.

China - Trade Balance: March trade numbers which will be an important data release following the volatility in export numbers year-to-date.

Australia - Employment Change & Unemployment Rate is considered an important economic growth indicator.
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