Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge 
RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.10% in Closest Vote Since Transparent Voting Began 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
RBA Set for Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, Westpac Forecasts 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is extremely heavy with the focus on central banks and economic figures,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Federal Reserve will announce the policy decision on Wednesday. The market is having a dovish view of the meeting.
- Bank of England (BoE) will announce a rate decision on Thursday. No change expected.
Economic data:
- UK employment report on Tuesday, inflation report on Wednesday, and retail sales on Thursday.
- New Zealand Q4 GDP figures late Wednesday.
- Australia employment report on Thursday.
- Canada inflation report on Friday.
- Flash PMI reports on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump.
- Two-day EU council meeting to begin on Thursday.
- President Xi Jinping of China due to arrive on Saturday.
