South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
In terms of data, this week is quite risk heavy but post-Brexit politics make it a magnified one.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Brexit commentaries -
Both scheduled and unscheduled commentaries surrounding Brexit will keep dominating the fundamental over this week, casting its shadow on financial markets. The market will be trying to pinpoint the likely successor of British Prime Minister David Cameron, especially after front-runner Boris Johnson quit the race surprisingly last week.
- U.S. employment data -
After last two months' weak employment report, the focus will be on Friday’s non-farm to determine whether the recent weakness is a trend or not. Strong employment report may bring back confidence over the resilience of the U.S. economy.
- Australian uncertainty -
Over the weekend election in Australia, appears to be inconclusive, which could mean months of political uncertainties. In addition to that focus will also be on the monetary policy decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday.
- FOMC minutes -
This time around the minutes may not make much of a difference unless there are some elements that can bring forth the rate hike expectations when it’s released on Wednesday.
