South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
This week is quite risk heavy with important economic dockets and central bankers.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- U.S. economic data:
After a disappointing NFP report last Friday, focus will be on the next set of data from the United States and that includes, ISM non-manufacturing PMI on Tuesday, and Beige book release on Wednesday. Fed’s Williams and Rosengren are scheduled to speak this week.
- UK economic data:
All the three manufacturing PMI have rebounded and beat market expectations. The focus will be on the next data sets to evaluate whether these bounces are recovery or dead cat. Keep an eye for BRC shop price on Tuesday, Halifax house prices on Wednesday, Consumer inflation and trade balance data on Friday.
- ECB, BoC, RBA and Mark Carney:
European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its monetary policy on Thursday, which is likely to be a major mover for the Euro, whereas Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney would be testifying before parliament on inflation report hearings. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce policy decision on Tuesday and Bank of Canada will announce it on Wednesday.
- Chinese economic data:
Chinese economic data almost always a must watch. Most vital ones would be the trade balance report and FDI on Thursday and inflation readings on Friday.
In addition to the above unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
