RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Exports Hit Record High in 2025 Despite Tariffs 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness 
Stephen Miran Resigns as White House Economic Adviser Amid Federal Reserve Tenure 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Trump Extends AGOA Trade Program for Africa Through 2026, Supporting Jobs and U.S.-Africa Trade 
This week is quite risk heavy; filled with key economic dockets and central bank events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US earnings:
Earnings season remains in focus. S&P 500 as well as, stocks around the world would be much influenced by third quarter figures. Big names include IBM, Netflix, Yahoo, Intel, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BofAML, and more.
- Third presidential debate:
On Wednesday another re-match is scheduled between Republican candidate Donald Trump and the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Globally, more than 100 million people are expected to watch the event.
- Central banks:
The bank of Canada will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday and the European Central Bank will announce interest rate decision on Thursday.
- US data:
Lots of economic dockets from the US this week; major focus will be on CPI inflation data on Tuesday.
- Chinese data:
Lots of Chinese data scheduled for this week; Retail sales, Industrial production, third quarter GDP, all on Tuesday.
- UK data:
Post-referendum UK data will continue to demand attention; September inflation readings on Tuesday, unemployment report on Wednesday, and retail sales on Thursday.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
