BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Trade and Global Uncertainty 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
New York Fed President John Williams Signals Rate Hold as Economy Seen Strong in 2026 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
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.
