India's Central Bank Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Shock 
Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation 
Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further 
Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
Australia Bans Card Payment Surcharges Starting October 2025 
Bank of Japan Unveils New Inflation Gauge to Support Case for Future Rate Hikes 
Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: All industry activity index declined by 0.2 percent in January.
Upcoming:
- Germany: IFO sentiment reports will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Federal Reserve member Harker set for a speech at 10:30 GMT. Chicago Fed will release its national activity report at 12:30 GMT.
- New Zealand: February trade balance report will be released at 21:45 GMT.
- Japan: Corporate service inflation numbers due at 23:50 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
