BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Trade and Global Uncertainty 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Comments from RBA deputy governor Lowe:
- Low global rates have pushed up Australian asset prices
- High asset prices help economy, need to watch carefully
- RBA board noted further easing may be appropriate
- Businesses saying lower A$ opening up new opportunities
- Signs A$ depreciation is boosting domestic activity
- Australian monetary policy still working; helping economy
- Upward A$ pressure has complicated economic transition
- Higher A$, lower interest rate due to global developments
