China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy with the focus on central banks and economic data,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Federal Reserve will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday.
- Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy decision due on Thursday.
Economic data:
- United States’ personal income and spending numbers due on Monday, ADP employment and ISM manufacturing PMI report on Wednesday, NFP and ISM services PMI on Friday.
- New Zealand employment report due on Tuesday.
Geopolitics:
- India to hold the fourth phase of General election on April 29th.
- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1st.
