Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today and some with high risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Construction work done declined by 4.9 percent in the third quarter.
- China: MNI business sentiment indicator rose to 53.1 in November from 52.2 prior.
Upcoming:
- France: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Autumn budget statement is scheduled today.
- United States: MBA mortgage application data will be released at 12:00 GMT, followed by weekly jobless claims report and durable goods orders at 13:30 GMT. House price index data will be published at 14:00 GMT and flash manufacturing PMI at 14:45 GMT. Michigan consumer sentiment report will be published at 15:00 GMT, along with new home sales report. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 15:30 GMT and weekly natural gas inventory report at 17:00 GMT. FOMC will release minutes at 19:00 GMT.
- Auction: Germany will auction 10-year bonds today.
