Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Oil Prices Slip as U.S.–Iran Talks Ease Supply Disruption Fears 
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.
