This week, all lights are likely to turn back to Brexit and the on the votes PM May promised to UK lawmakers. On Tuesday, MPs are likely to vote on an updated Brexit bill, the rejection of which will open the door to a Wednesday vote on whether lawmakers would like to leave the EU with or without a deal. If the Parliament rejects the option of a disorderly withdrawal, a third vote over extending the process will be held the following day. Apart from the Brexit vote, we also have a BoJ policy decision, but no major changes are expected.
On Monday, the calendar appears relatively light once again, with the only top-tier indicator on the agenda being the US retail sales for January. Expectations are for headline sales to have risen fractionally, 0.1% mom, after tumbling 1.2% in December. Core sales are also...
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