RBA Signals Possible Rate Implications as Inflation Proves More Persistent 
Fed Meeting Sparks Division as Markets Brace for Possible Rate Cut 
BOJ’s Noguchi Calls for Cautious, Gradual Interest Rate Hikes to Sustain Inflation Goals 
Few economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Private sector credit grew 0.3 percent in November, up 4.4 percent from a year ago.
- China: Manufacturing PMI declined to 49.4 in December from 50 in November. Non-manufacturing PMI rose to 53.8 in December from 53.4 in November.
Upcoming:
- United States: Dallas Fed will release December manufacturing business report at 15:30 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction 12-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
