Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Few economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Industrial production grew 2.3 percent, down 1.5 percent from a year ago. Capacity utilization grew by 1.5 percent.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: Producer and import price data for July will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- United States: Empire State manufacturing index will be released at 12:30 GMT. Prior 0.55, expected 2. NAHB housing market index will be released at 14:00 GMT, followed by treasury flows data at 20:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: RBNZ governor Wheeler is scheduled to speak at 20:30 GMT.
- Auction: United States will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
