Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
This week is less risk heavy. Focus is on NFP report from the Unites States.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- US earnings:
Earnings are once again back in focus. S&P 500, as well as, stocks around the world, would be much influenced by third quarter figures. Big names include, CSX, Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JP Morgan and more.
- Central banks:
US Federal Reserve will release its monetary policy minutes on Wednesday. Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen is scheduled to speak on Friday at an annual conference organized by Boston Fed. Among other notable central bankers’ Mark Carney of Bank of England (BoE) is scheduled to speak on Friday. Also expect pound related commentaries from his deputies.
- US data:
Lots of economic dockets from the US this week; major focus will be on retail sales report on Friday.
- Chinese data:
Lots of Chinese data scheduled for this week; FDI, money supply, and loan statistics on Tuesday, Trade balance for September on Thursday; and inflation report on Friday.
In addition to the above, unscheduled Brexit commentaries would keep weighing on the market.
