Canada's Economy Grows Modestly in January 2025, Driven by Energy and Construction 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure 
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook 
Dollar Surges to Monthly High as Middle East Conflict Rattles Global Markets 
Japan Business Sentiment Rises as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears, BOJ Rate Hike Looms 
Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
Oil Prices Surge to Record Monthly Highs as Middle East War Rattles Global Markets 
Lots of economic dockets scheduled for today and some with high risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac leading index remained flat for August.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce monetary policy sometime during Asian hours.
- Eurozone: ECB will hold non-monetary policy today at 7:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Public sector net borrowing data for August will be reported at 8:30 GMT. BoE will release quarterly bulletin at 11:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications data will be reported at 11:00 GMT, followed by FOMC interest rate decision at 18:00 GMT. EIA will announce monetary policy decision at 14:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: SNB will release third quarter economic bulletin at 13:00 GMT.
- Canada: Wholesale sales report will be published at 12:30 GMT, for the month of July.
- New Zealand: RBNZ will announce interest rate decision at 21:00 GMT.
