Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Compared to last week, this week is relatively quiet with few data that could rapidly increase volatility in the market.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Chinese economic data:
As the month begins, lots of economic dockets from China likely to be released which would be gauged crucially to understand the state of the economy. Chinese trade data and forex reserve details have already been released that showed that weakness still persists. On Tuesday there are inflation data; money supply and loan statistics on Thursday; and retail sales, urban investments and data on Industrial production are scheduled for Friday.
- US economic data:
After last week’s blockbuster jobs report, the focus will be on other key economic releases. Labor market conditions index on Monday, non-farm productivity and unit labor cost on Tuesday, JOLTS jobs report on Wednesday, terms of trade on Thursday, and finally retail sales and producer price inflation on Friday.
- RBNZ interest rate decision:
Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to announce policy decision on Wednesday. It is widely expected that RBNZ would go for a cut.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
