Trump Extends AGOA Trade Program for Africa Through 2026, Supporting Jobs and U.S.-Africa Trade 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
Bank of Japan Likely to Delay Rate Hike Until July as Economists Eye 1% by September 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
ECB Signals Steady Interest Rates as Fed Risks Loom Over Outlook 
China Services PMI Hits Three-Month High as New Orders and Hiring Improve 
Asian Markets Wobble as AI Fears Rattle Stocks, Oil and Gold Rebound 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Eye Big Tech Earnings and AI Momentum 
Paul Atkins Emphasizes Global Regulatory Cooperation at Fintech Conference 
Sizable numbers of economic data and events scheduled for this week but all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- United Kingdom: BRC shop price index rose by 1 percent in December.
- Australia: Retail sales rose by 0.2 percent in November.
- China: Consumer price index rose by 2.1 percent y/y in December and producer price index rose by 5.5 percent y/y.
- Japan: Consumer confidence improved to 43.1 in December.
Upcoming:
- France: Industrial output data for November will be published at 7:45 GMT.
- United States: NFIB business optimism index for December will be announced at 11:00 GMT, followed by Redbook index at 13:55 GMT, and JOLTS jobs report at 15:00 GMT along with TIPP economic optimism.
- Canada: Housing starts figure will be released at 13:15 GMT, followed by building permits data at 13:30 GMT.
- Auctions: US will auction 1-month bills at 16:30 GMT and 3-year notes at 18:00 GMT.
