J.P. Morgan Now Expects Two ECB Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Pressures 
Goldman Sachs Raises ECB Rate Hike Forecast Amid Persistent Energy-Driven Inflation 
Bank of Japan Eyes April Rate Hike Despite Inflation Dip, ING Says 
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook 
Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge 
RBA Set for Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, Westpac Forecasts 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: December coincident and leading economic index will be updated at 5:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Q4 employment report will be released at 8:15 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE governor Carney set for a speech at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed national activity report will be released at 13:30 GMT. Wholesale inventories report will be published at 15:00 GMT. Dallas Fed manufacturing business report will be released at 15:30 GMT. Fed’s Clarida is set for a speech at 16:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT, and 2-year &5-year notes at 18:00 GMT.
