Australia is set to publish its Q4 data on import and export prices on Thursday, marking one of the few economic highlights in the Asia-Pacific region that day. The previous quarter saw a decrease of 1.4% in import prices and a 4.3% drop in export prices.
New Zealand will report its trade data for December, including figures for imports, exports, and the trade balance. In the prior month, imports totaled NZ$6.92 billion, while exports amounted to NZ$6.48 billion, leading to a trade deficit of NZ$437 million.
Additionally, a significant portion of Asia-Pacific markets will remain closed on Thursday in observance of the Lunar New Year. These include markets in South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong.
