Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.25% Amid Trade and Global Uncertainty 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Few economic data and events scheduled for today and with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: All industry activity index for November will be released at 4:30 GMT, followed by the coincident index and leading economic index at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: Bundesbank will release the monthly report at 11:00 GMT.
- Canada: Wholesale sales details for November will be reported at 13:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash consumer confidence for January will be released at 15:00 GMT. ECB president Draghi is scheduled to speak at 23:00 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
