US January wholesale inventories -0.4% vs +0.1% prior

BoJ will not release updated estimate on neutral rate, won't use it as main communication tool on rate hike timing - Reuters sources

BoJ likely to maintain pledge next week to keep raising rates with pace dependent on how the economy reacts to each increase - Reuters sources

UK unemployment hits 5% as tax hikes and wage increases cripple hiring. CBI forecasts muted private sector jobs thru 2027.

Germany November Final CPI M/M -0.2% vs -0.2% preliminary (0.3% prior) | Final CPI Y/Y 2.3% vs 2.3% preliminary (2.3% prior) | Final HICP M/M 2.6% vs -0.5% preliminary (0.3% prior) | Final HICP Y/Y -0.5% vs 2.6% preliminary (2.3% prior)

UK October GDP M/M -0.1% vs 0.1% expected (-0.1% prior) | UK GDP Y/Y 1.1% vs 1.4% expected (1.1% prior) | UK GDP 3M/3M -0.1% vs 0.0% expected (0.1% prior)

wXRP launch with $100M TVL boosts utility, but XRP's $2.00 range holds; distribution seen on rallies.

Asian tech rebounds 2% on Oracle news, but China stocks lag. Traders eye regional valuations.