BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell 
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Trade and Global Uncertainty 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now: AABB, GOLD, GDX 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Australia: Q4 GDP grew 0.2 percent q/q, up 2.3 percent y/y from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 12:00 GMT. ADP employment report will be released at 13:15 GMT. December trade balance report will be released at 13:30 GMT. EIA will release its weekly crude oil inventory report at 15:30 GMT. Fed’s Williams is set for a speech at 17:00 GMT. Fed will release the Beige Book at 19:00 GMT.
- Canada: Q4 labor productivity report will be released at 13:30 GMT, along with December trade balance. Bank of Canada will announce rate decision at 15:00 GMT. IVEY PMI report will be released at 15:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE’s Saunders is set for a speech at 17:30 GMT.
- Australia: AiG performance of construction report will be released at 21:30 GMT.
