Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Fed Confirms Rate Meeting Schedule Despite Severe Winter Storm in Washington D.C. 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today but all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: National Bank’s business confidence improves to 7 in September. Business condition index is flat at 14.
- Japan: Eco watchers’ current index improves to 51.3 in September while outlook declines to 51
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: Unemployment report will be released at 5:45 GMT.
- Germany: August trade balance report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: August industrial output report will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial output report for August will be released at 8:00 GMT
- United Kingdom: Industrial and manufacturing production numbers for August will be released at 8:30 GMT. NIESR will release September GDP estimate at 12:00 GMT.
- Greece: August industrial production report and September inflation report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: NFIB business optimism report will be published at 10:00 GMT. TIPP economic optimism report will be published at 14:00 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari will speak at 14:00 GMT.
- Portugal: Global trade balance report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- Canada: Housing starts report will be released at 12:15 GMT, followed by building permits report at 12:30 GMT.
- Australia: Westpac consumer confidence report will be published at 23:30 GMT.
- Japan: August Machinery reports will be released at 23:50 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
FxWirePro launches Absolute Return Managed Program. For more details, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/invest
