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BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns 
Thailand Economy Faces Competitiveness Challenges as Strong Baht and U.S. Tariffs Pressure Exports 
Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Headquarters Renovation 
ECB Signals Steady Interest Rates as Fed Risks Loom Over Outlook 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target 
The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50%, respectively, as was widely expected.
The shared currency was largely unfazed post ECB policy meeting. Markets now focus on ECB President Christine Lagarde's remarks at the post-meeting press conference for cues about a potential withdrawal of monetary accommodation.
Market Reaction: (1235 GMT)
EUR/USD: 0.07% lower at 1.1594
EUR/GBP: 0.05% lower at 0.8434
EUR/JPY: 0.24% lower at 131.72
EUR/CHF: 0.08% higher at 1.0648
