OPEC MEETING (SUN): OPEC is expected to maintain its pause on oil output increases in March as prices rebounded above USD 70/bbl, with little appetite for policy changes despite geopolitical tensions.

CHINA PMI (SAT-WED): China’s January PMI surveys are expected to show modest momentum from late 2025, with manufacturing staying above 50 threshold, supported by high-tech manufacturing and subdued property sector.

BOJ SOO (MON): BOJ kept rates steady at 0.75%, upgrading growth forecasts due to government stimulus, with inflation projections maintained and JPY weakness noted as an upside risk.

US ISM PMI (MON), ISM SERVICES PMI (WED): US manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9, with output growth at a five-month high but new orders soft, while services PMI remained at 52.5 amid weaker export demand.

RBA POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT (TUE): RBA is expected to raise rates from 3.60% after strong employment and inflation data, with all major Australian banks forecasting a February increase.

EUROZONE INFLATION (WED): Eurozone HICP likely to tick up towards 2.1% in January, posing upside inflation risks that could shift ECB’s current stance.

US TREASURY QUARTERLY REFUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT (WED): Treasury to keep auction sizes unchanged, meeting funding gap with T-bill issuance, while exploring SOFR-indexed FRNs and potential changes to 7yr sector.

BOE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT (THU): BOE expected to keep rates at 0.75%, with a focus on vote split and guidance after December’s divided MPC vote.

ECB POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT (THU): ECB to maintain policy settings at 2.00%, with focus on Lagarde’s post-meeting press conference for any hints on future moves.

BANXICO POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT (THU): Banxico likely to hold rates at 7.00% amid inflation risks, while monitoring second-round effects of trade uncertainty and tariffs.

RBI POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT (FRI): RBI expected to keep rates at 5.25%, with a cautious stance despite easing inflation and strong economic performance.

US JOBS REPORT (FRI): Stability in weekly jobless claims expected to continue in January, with the labour market picture likely remaining unchanged.

CANADIAN JOBS REPORT (FRI): Bank of Canada softened language around labour market in January, citing elevated unemployment rate at 6.8% and subdued hiring intentions in trade-sensitive sectors.

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