Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to high risks associated.
Data Released so far:
- China: Urban investments grew 8.3 percent from a year ago. Industrial production grew 6.1 percent in October. Retail sales grew 10 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Industrial production number for September will be released at 4:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: Producer and import prices for October will be reported at 8:15 GMT.
- Italy: Consumer price inflation figures for October will be published at 9:00 GMT.
- Greece: Third quarter flash GDP number will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Industrial production figure for September will be released at 10:00 GMT. ECB president Mario Draghi is scheduled to speak at 15:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Third quarter retail sales figure will be published at 21:45 GMT.
- United States: Fed’s Lacker is scheduled to speak at 22:00 GMT and Williams is scheduled to speak at 23:30 GMT.
- Australia: Westpac leading economic index for October will be published at 23:30 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
