Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Few economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Industrial production grew 2.3 percent, down 1.5 percent from a year ago. Capacity utilization grew by 1.5 percent.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: Producer and import price data for July will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- United States: Empire State manufacturing index will be released at 12:30 GMT. Prior 0.55, expected 2. NAHB housing market index will be released at 14:00 GMT, followed by treasury flows data at 20:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: RBNZ governor Wheeler is scheduled to speak at 20:30 GMT.
- Auction: United States will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
