Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Christopher Kent speech to the RSL Clubs Conference in Hobart: "Future Trends in the Australian Economy"
- Says monetary policy will continue to support economy
- Low rates spurring strong activity in housing market, supporting household wealth
- But little to suggest economic growth will increase in the near term
- Repeats unemployment to rise for a bit longer, peak a bit higher than first expected
- Says many uncertainties about the outlook, better growth is not guaranteed
- Says despite fall, Australian dollar remains relatively high given state of economy
- Says lower AUD starting to help economy adjust, supporting demand in the tradable sectors
