Oil Prices Steady as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength Caps Gains 
US-India Trade Bombshell: Tariffs Slashed to 18% — Rupee Soars, Sensex Explodes 
Federal Reserve Faces Subpoena Delay Amid Investigation Into Chair Jerome Powell 
Asian Markets Wobble as AI Fears Rattle Stocks, Oil and Gold Rebound 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
Taiwan Urges Stronger Trade Ties With Fellow Democracies, Rejects Economic Dependence on China 
U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns 
ECB Signals Steady Interest Rates as Fed Risks Loom Over Outlook 
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.
