Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing 
Gold Prices Steady Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting as Inflation and Oil Concerns Persist 
Trump Pushes China Market Access During High-Stakes Xi Summit 
DOJ Ends Probe Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Boosting Kevin Warsh Confirmation Prospects 
U.S. Urges China to Help Curb Iran’s Actions in Gulf, Rubio Says 
Kevin Warsh Advances Toward Fed Chair Role Amid Political Tensions 
US-China Trade Talks Begin in South Korea Ahead of Trump-Xi Beijing Summit 
Trump, Xi Begin High-Stakes China Summit Focused on Trade, Taiwan and Global Tensions 
South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions 
Havana Protests Erupt as Cuba Faces Severe Blackouts and Fuel Crisis 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen, Inflation, and Nikkei Hang in Balance 
US, Japan Reaffirm Strong Currency Coordination Amid Yen Volatility 
This week is pretty light in terms of data and events, but there are certain economic data and events scheduled that can trigger high volatility.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Several Federal Reserve speakers are lined up to share their views this week. Fed’s Robert Kaplan is scheduled to speak on Monday, Williams and Bullard are scheduled to speak on Tuesday, Brainard is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, and on Friday, Evans, Lacker, Powell, Yellen, and Fischer are scheduled to speak. Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday.
- US data:
GDP price index and PCE price index on Tuesday. Personal income and spending numbers on Wednesday. ISM manufacturing PMI on Wednesday and non-manufacturing PMI on Thursday.
- China data:
PMI reports on Wednesday.
- Trump:
US President Donald Trump is scheduled for his first speech to the US congress. Investors would be looking for more details on his economic plans going ahead.
