Bank of Japan Signals Rate Flexibility Amid Yen Volatility 
RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 
Asia Markets Tumble as Gulf Conflict Drives Oil Prices to Historic Highs 
Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027 
Russell 1000 Companies Hit $2.2T Cash Record While Aggressively Reinvesting in Growth 
Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Iran War Escalates, Oil Surges Past $115 
Middle East Conflict Drives Dollar Surge as Yen Hits Critical Threshold 
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Inflation Fears 
This week is pretty light in terms of data and events, but there are certain economic data and events scheduled that can trigger high volatility.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Several Federal Reserve speakers are lined up to share their views this week. Fed’s Robert Kaplan is scheduled to speak on Monday, Williams and Bullard are scheduled to speak on Tuesday, Brainard is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, and on Friday, Evans, Lacker, Powell, Yellen, and Fischer are scheduled to speak. Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday.
- US data:
GDP price index and PCE price index on Tuesday. Personal income and spending numbers on Wednesday. ISM manufacturing PMI on Wednesday and non-manufacturing PMI on Thursday.
- China data:
PMI reports on Wednesday.
- Trump:
US President Donald Trump is scheduled for his first speech to the US congress. Investors would be looking for more details on his economic plans going ahead.
