Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
Silver Prices Plunge in Asian Trade as Dollar Strength Triggers Fresh Precious Metals Sell-Off 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- France: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen win the first round. Ready to face each other in second. Corporate service price for February will be updated at 23:50 GMT.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index numbers will be published at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: IFO report on business climate, current assessment, and expectations will be released at 8:00 GMT. Bundesbank will release monthly report at 12:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be published at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed will update National Activity index for March at 12:30 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 15:30 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
