Goldman Sachs Delays Bank of England Rate Cut Forecast Amid Middle East Inflation Risks 
RBA Set for Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, Westpac Forecasts 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
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Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is quite heavy. There are some key events and data that you need to keep a tab on.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks:
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. Reserve bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will announce the rate decision on Wednesday. Bank of England (BoE) will announce the rate decision on Thursday.
- Economic data:
China will release trade balance numbers on Thursday and consumer price inflation report on Friday. ISM services report from the U.S. on Monday.
- U.S. earnings:
More than 90 companies on S&P 500 are set to announce fourth-quarter earnings report. Big names include Bristol-Myers Squibb, Walt Disney, Chipotle, Hasbro, Michael Kors, Yum Brands, Nvidia, Kellogg, AIG, Expedia, and PG&E.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Spain’s Catalonia, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
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