Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: Factory orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT. Bundesbank President Weidmann is set for a speech at 11:15 GMT.
- Spain: Industrial output report will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: CPI inflation report will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE’s Carney is set for a speech at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Challenger jobs report will be released at 11:30 GMT. ADP employment report will be released at 12:15 GMT. Weekly jobless claims report will be released at 12:30 GMT. Markit services PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT, followed by ISM manufacturing PMI report at 14:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 15:00 GMT. FOMC will release minutes at 18:00 GMT.
- Australia: AiG performance of construction report will be released at 22:30 GMT.


Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 



