Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for release today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index for July will be reported at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: IFO survey reports will be released at 8:00 GMT; Business climate, current assessments, and expectations.
- Italy: Retail sales report for July will be released at 8:00 GMT. Trade balance for July will be reported at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BBA mortgage application data for August will be reported at 8:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: SNB chairman Jordon is scheduled to speak today at 9:30 GMT.
- United States: New home sales report for August will be released at 14:00 GMT, followed by Dallas Fed manufacturing index at 14:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: ECB president Draghi will be speaking at 15:05 GMT, followed by a speech by Nowotny at 16:00 GMT.
- Canada: BoC Governor Poloz is scheduled to speak at 23:00 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT and 2-year note at 17:00 GMT.
