Trump Pushes China Market Access During High-Stakes Xi Summit 
Trump, Xi Begin High-Stakes China Summit Focused on Trade, Taiwan and Global Tensions 
BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Grow as Board Member Signals Hawkish Stance 
Dollar Surges as Inflation Data Fuels Fed Rate Hike Expectations 
DOJ Ends Probe Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Boosting Kevin Warsh Confirmation Prospects 
S&P Global Revises Mexico Credit Outlook to Negative Amid Rising Debt Concerns 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
US Stock Futures Slip as Iran Tensions and Hot Inflation Data Pressure Wall Street 
Australia Housing Tax Reform Sparks Debate Over Property Investor Tax Breaks 
Japan Inflation Expectations Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Timing Faces Uncertainty 
Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty 
ECB Signals Possible Interest Rate Move if Inflation Outlook Fails to Improve 
US, Japan Reaffirm Strong Currency Coordination Amid Yen Volatility 
Compared to the previous week, this week is less risk heavy. Not many economic data but there are some events scheduled that might trigger volatility in the market.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will announce interest rate decision and outlook on Wednesday.
- US earnings:
Investors would remain focused on the fourth quarter earnings details from the companies listed in S&P 500. This week, about 80 companies listed in S&P 500 are scheduled to announce results including Walt Disney, Tyson Foods, General Motors, Kellogg, and more.
- Trump:
Two weeks under the Trump administration have been kind of a roller-coaster ride. There is little evidence of that slowing down. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to meet Mr. Trump on Friday and they will have plenty to talk about. In recent times, Mr. Trump withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, which was passed by Japanese parliament and criticized Japan of currency manipulation.
- Brexit:
UK’s House of Commons will debate the passed Brexit bill for three days and changes can be made and the final bill will be presented for voting in the House of Lords.
