Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Yen Weakness 
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BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty 
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Goldman Sachs Raises ECB Rate Hike Forecast Amid Persistent Energy-Driven Inflation 
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Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy with economic data, as well as geopolitical events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks: FOMC will release minutes of September meeting on Wednesday.
- Economic data: U.S. retail sales report on Monday. China CPI inflation report on Tuesday, followed by industrial production, Q3 GDP, and retail sales report on Friday. UK unemployment report on Tuesday, inflation report on Wednesday. Eurozone CPI inflation on Wednesday.
- Geopolitics: Italy is set to submit 2019 budget details on Monday. On Tuesday EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier updates the region’s leaders in Luxembourg. Afghanistan will hold the parliamentary election on Saturday.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Italy, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
