WEEK AHEAD – MARKETS ON EDGE AHEAD OF TRUMP’S INAUGURATION AND BOJ DECISION

Tina Collins

20 Jan 2025

Markets are preparing for Trump’s inauguration and its impact.

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise rates at its first meeting of 2025.

Euro and Pound traders will focus on PMI data.

Canada and New Zealand’s CPI data will influence Bank of Canada (BoC) and Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decisions.

The World Economic Forum in Davos will also be a key focus.

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