Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Machine tools orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- Germany: January industrial production report will be released at 7:00 GMT, along with trade balance and retail sales.
- United Kingdom: UK inflation expectation report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: January retail sales report will be released at 12:30 GMT. December business inventories report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.


Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025
Bank of Japan Warns of Regional Economic Risks Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further
Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation
RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 



