RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is extremely heavy with the focus on central banks and economic figures,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Federal Reserve will announce the policy decision on Wednesday. The market is having a dovish view of the meeting.
- Bank of England (BoE) will announce a rate decision on Thursday. No change expected.
Economic data:
- UK employment report on Tuesday, inflation report on Wednesday, and retail sales on Thursday.
- New Zealand Q4 GDP figures late Wednesday.
- Australia employment report on Thursday.
- Canada inflation report on Friday.
- Flash PMI reports on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to visit the United States and meet with President Donald Trump.
- Two-day EU council meeting to begin on Thursday.
- President Xi Jinping of China due to arrive on Saturday.
