Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today but all with low to medium risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Eco watchers’ survey for December will be published at 5:00 GMT. Trade balance for December will be published at 23:50 GMT.
- Spain: Industrial output for November will be published at 8:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Trade balance for November will be published at 9:30 GMT, along with industrial and manufacturing production details for the month. NIESR will release GDP estimate for 3 months to December at 15:00 GMT.
- Greece: CPI stat for December at 10:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Industrial production numbers for November will be published at 10:00 GMT. ECB will release minutes at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications and related data will be published at 12:00 GMT. EIA will release crude oil weekly inventory report at 15:30 GMT. US President elect Donald Trump will hold his first press conference since the win at 16:00 GMT.
- 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.
