Japan Economy Minister Downplays Inflation Risks Despite BOJ Warning 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Unveils Growth Plan as BOJ Independence Concerns Lift Bond Yields 
BOJ Minutes Signal More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Grow 
Singapore Central Bank’s Exchange Rate Policy Explained: Why MAS Uses the S$NEER Instead of Interest Rates 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as Inflation Risks and Global Uncertainty Persist 
RBA Signals More Rate Hikes Possible as Australia Battles Stubborn Inflation 
Eurozone Bond Yields Fall as Oil Slump Eases Inflation Fears Ahead of Central Bank Meetings 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is relatively calm compared to the last two both in terms of data and events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks:
U.S. Federal Reserve members Dudley and Mester to speak on Monday, Bostic on Tuesday, and Harker on Thursday.
- Economic data:
U.S. fourth-quarter GDP data on Wednesday, personal income and spending report on Thursday. UK consumer confidence data on Wednesday, and fourth quarter GDP numbers on Thursday. German unemployment numbers on Thursday.
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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