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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.
