Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
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 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: New Motor Vehicle sales declined -1.3 percent in July, ,up 1.6 percent from a year back.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: CPI,PPI, RPI and HPI inflation data for July will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Germany: ZEW survey current situation and economic sentiment will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Trade balance for June will be released at 9:00 GMT, along with Zew survey report on economic sentiment.
- United States: Housing starts for July will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with CPI inflation data for July and followed by Industrial production at 13:15 GMT. Fed’s Lockhart is scheduled to speak at 16:30 GMT.
- New Zealand: Global dairy auction is scheduled today. Producer price inflation for the second quarter and employment report will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Auction: United States will auction 1-month and 12-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
