Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy, and there are some scheduled events and data that readers need to keep a tab on.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce rate decision on Tuesday.
- Economic data: PMI reports from all across the world will be released this week. U.S. ADP employment report and NFP employment report will be released on Wednesday and Friday respectively.
- Geopolitics: Russian President Vladimir Putin will be visiting India on Thursday. UNGA that started last week will end this Friday. Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Brazil on the coming Sunday.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Italy, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
