Bank of Japan Unveils New Inflation Gauge to Support Case for Future Rate Hikes 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty 
RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is light with the focus PMI numbers and U.S. payroll data,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would announce rate decision early Tuesday. Governor Lowe’s speech is due on Tuesday.
- Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney’s speech due on Tuesday.
Economic data:
- Global manufacturing PMI numbers on Monday, and services PM numbers on Wednesday.
- U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI on Monday and non-manufacturing PMI on Wednesday. ADP employment report on Wednesday and NFP report on Friday.
- Canada’s unemployment report on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- Mass protests planned in Hong Kong on Monday.
- Three-day summer Davos meeting to begin on Monday in Dalian, China.
- UN would release a human rights report on Venezuela on Saturday.
- Greece would hold General election on Sunday.
