RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Machine tools orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- Germany: January industrial production report will be released at 7:00 GMT, along with trade balance and retail sales.
- United Kingdom: UK inflation expectation report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: January retail sales report will be released at 12:30 GMT. December business inventories report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
