Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Gold, Silver, and Platinum Rally as Precious Metals Recover from Sharp Selloff 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Japan’s Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Exports Hit Record High in 2025 Despite Tariffs 
Australian Scandium Project Backed by Richard Friedland Poised to Support U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
This week is extremely risk heavy. Expect lots of volatility.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. FOMC will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday. Bank of England (BoE) will announce interest rate decision on Thursday.
- US data:
Key economic dockets will be released this week; Personal consumer/spending data on Monday, ISM manufacturing PMI on Tuesday, ADP employment on Wednesday, and non-farm payroll data on Friday.
- China data:
PMI reports are due this week and they would be most closely watched releases from Asia as they are vital for the assessment of the strength of the US economy.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
