South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is quite heavy. There are some key events and data that you need to keep a tab on.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks:
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. Reserve bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will announce the rate decision on Wednesday. Bank of England (BoE) will announce the rate decision on Thursday.
- Economic data:
China will release trade balance numbers on Thursday and consumer price inflation report on Friday. ISM services report from the U.S. on Monday.
- U.S. earnings:
More than 90 companies on S&P 500 are set to announce fourth-quarter earnings report. Big names include Bristol-Myers Squibb, Walt Disney, Chipotle, Hasbro, Michael Kors, Yum Brands, Nvidia, Kellogg, AIG, Expedia, and PG&E.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Spain’s Catalonia, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
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