BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Unveils New Inflation Gauge to Support Case for Future Rate Hikes 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Building permits jumped 10.9 percent in June, down 2.3 percent from a year ago.
- Japan: Consumer confidence improved to 43.8 in July.
Upcoming:
- Spain: Unemployment change report will be published at 7:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Retail sales report for June will be published at 7:15 GMT, followed by July PMI report at 7:30 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Construction PMI report will be published at 8:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: MBA mortgage applications report will be published at 11:00 GMT, followed by ADP employment report at 12:15 GMT. ISM New York report will be published at 13:45 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT. FOMC member Mester is scheduled to speak at 16:00 GMT and Williams at 19:30 GMT.
- Australia: AiG performance of services index will be updated at 23:30 GMT.
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