Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Few economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: TD securities inflation is up 0.6 percent in January, up 2.1 percent from a year ago.
- Japan: Labor cash earnings up 0.1 percent from a year ago.
- China: Caixin services PMI marginally declined to 53.1 in January.
Upcoming:
- Germany: December Factory orders will be published at 7:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Sentix investor confidence for February will be published at 9:30 GMT.
- United States: Labor market condition index will be published at 15:00 GMT. FOMC member Harker is scheduled to speak at 20:00 GMT and again at 21:30 GMT.
- Australia: AiG construction index will be published at 22:30 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
