BoE and BoJ Decisions, Peak Earnings, Ukraine Strikes Dominate Markets

Mid-market trade in Europe is bracing for policy announcements from the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. These central bank decisions are set to influence major currency pairs.

Corporate earnings flow is reaching its peak, with a wave of reports adding to market activity. Meanwhile, Russian forces carried out heavy strikes on Ukraine, with impacts reported close to the border with Poland, stoking regional security concerns.

Attention is also turning to large technology firms, which may issue debt following their earnings to finance artificial intelligence projects. The market is awaiting cues from these hyperscalers' bond offerings.