Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness 
RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target 
U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Headquarters Renovation 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
New York Fed President John Williams Signals Rate Hold as Economy Seen Strong in 2026 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: GFK consumer confidence report will be released today at 7:00 GMT.
- France: February consumer confidence report will be released at 7:45 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE governor Carney will attend inflation report hearing before house panel. UK Prime Minister May is set to address parliament today.
- United States: Housing starts and building permits report will be published at 13:30 GMT. S&P/Case-Shiller house price report will be published at 14:00 GMT. Fed chair Powell begins his two day testifying before congressional committee today. Richmond Fed manufacturing report will be published at 15:00 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 1-year & 7 year notes at 18:00 GMT.
