Sri Lanka Central Bank Surprises Markets With 100 Basis Point Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Currency Pressure 
New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election 
Indonesia Plans Higher Asset Yields to Boost Rupiah and Restore Investor Confidence 
Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions 
South Korea Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike as Inflation Remains Elevated 
BoE Policymaker Alan Taylor Signals No Need for Interest Rate Hike Amid Iran War Inflation Risks 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, but some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Tertiary industry report will be released at 4:30 GMT.
- Spain: HICP inflation report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: January industrial production report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage application report will be released at 11:00 GMT, followed by PPI inflation report and durable goods order at 12:30 GMT. EIA will release its weekly inventory report at 14:30 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction a 30-year bond at 17:00 GMT.
