Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is extremely heavy with the focus on central banks and economic figures,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Federal Reserve will announce the policy decision on Wednesday. The market is having a dovish view of the meeting.
- Bank of England (BoE) will announce a rate decision on Thursday. No change expected.
Economic data:
- UK employment report on Tuesday, inflation report on Wednesday, and retail sales on Thursday.
- New Zealand Q4 GDP figures late Wednesday.
- Australia employment report on Thursday.
- Canada inflation report on Friday.
- Flash PMI reports on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump.
- Two-day EU council meeting to begin on Thursday.
- President Xi Jinping of China due to arrive on Saturday.
