U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns 
Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 
Fed Rate Cut Signals Balance Between Inflation and Jobs, Says Mary Daly 
ECB Signals Steady Interest Rates as Fed Risks Loom Over Outlook 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target 
Philippine Central Bank Signals Steady Interest Rates as Inflation Rises and Growth Slows 
Thailand Economy Faces Competitiveness Challenges as Strong Baht and U.S. Tariffs Pressure Exports 
Brazil Holds Selic Rate at 15% as Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated 
Fed Near Neutral Signals Caution Ahead, Shifting Focus to Fixed Income in 2026 
Comments from RBA deputy governor Lowe:
- Low global rates have pushed up Australian asset prices
- High asset prices help economy, need to watch carefully
- RBA board noted further easing may be appropriate
- Businesses saying lower A$ opening up new opportunities
- Signs A$ depreciation is boosting domestic activity
- Australian monetary policy still working; helping economy
- Upward A$ pressure has complicated economic transition
- Higher A$, lower interest rate due to global developments
