RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness 
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: GFK consumer confidence report will be released today at 7:00 GMT.
- France: February consumer confidence report will be released at 7:45 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE governor Carney will attend inflation report hearing before house panel. UK Prime Minister May is set to address parliament today.
- United States: Housing starts and building permits report will be published at 13:30 GMT. S&P/Case-Shiller house price report will be published at 14:00 GMT. Fed chair Powell begins his two day testifying before congressional committee today. Richmond Fed manufacturing report will be published at 15:00 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 1-year & 7 year notes at 18:00 GMT.
