Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
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U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
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 
Sizable numbers of economic data and events scheduled for this week but all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- United Kingdom: BRC shop price index rose by 1 percent in December.
- Australia: Retail sales rose by 0.2 percent in November.
- China: Consumer price index rose by 2.1 percent y/y in December and producer price index rose by 5.5 percent y/y.
- Japan: Consumer confidence improved to 43.1 in December.
Upcoming:
- France: Industrial output data for November will be published at 7:45 GMT.
- United States: NFIB business optimism index for December will be announced at 11:00 GMT, followed by Redbook index at 13:55 GMT, and JOLTS jobs report at 15:00 GMT along with TIPP economic optimism.
- Canada: Housing starts figure will be released at 13:15 GMT, followed by building permits data at 13:30 GMT.
- Auctions: US will auction 1-month bills at 16:30 GMT and 3-year notes at 18:00 GMT.
