BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
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 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
This week is a quite heavy with volatility risks, especially in terms of events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Bank of England’s (BoE) Chief economist Haldane to speak on Thursday and Friday. ECB’s Draghi to speak on Wednesday. FOMC’s Kaplan to speak on Monday, Powell on Tuesday, Janet Yellen on Wednesday, Dudley on Friday. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to announce interest rate decision on Tuesday.
- Economic data:
PMI reports from around the world will be released this week. U.S. ADP and NFP employment reports on Wednesday and Friday.
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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