The European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan will hold their first policy meetings of 2019 next week as concerns mount about a global downturn. GDP figures out of China could underscore the worsening outlook, while flash PMIs out of the Eurozone will also be watched for the latest glimpse on the growth picture. Jobs numbers will be in focus too as Australia and the UK publish monthly labour market stats. One event that isn’t expected to attract much attention though, is the World Economic Forum on January 22-25. Key central bank figures will be staying away from the annual pilgrimage to Davos, meaning there’s ... (full story)