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France January CPI flash report 31 Jan
– 0.3% prev
– 1.4% vs 1.1% exp vs 0.6% prev
– HICP mm -0.2% vs -0.5% exp vs 0.3% prev
– yy 1.6% vs 1.2% exp vs 0.8%
– consumer spending mm -0.8% vs 0.2% exp vs 0.6% prev revised up from 0.4%

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In addition to creating mass chaos in America’s airports and general confusion around the world, Trump’s immigration ban is putting Saudi Arabia, a key ally in the middle-east, in a fairly awkward position.  Per the Wall Street Journal, Trump’s immigration ban, which currently does not include Saudi Arabia, has put the country in the awkward position of having to manage a desire to pursue stronger ties with the U.S.

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BOJ governor Kuroda into the Q&A at his press conference 31 Jan
– exit depends on economic situation at the time
– balance sheet, interest rates key factors for exit
Dream on Mr K. Never have, never will.

The German lender Deutsche Bank has received a new $204 million bill for inadequate anti-money laundering controls.

European equities delicately poised as we wait on official openings 31 Jan

Germany December retail sales report 31 Jan
– -1.7% prev revised down from -1.8%
– yy -1.1% vs +0.5% vs +3.5% prev revised up from +3.2%
Forecasters getting it wrong but slight improvement mm vs weaker yy.