Another busy day for central bank policy announcements: The Swiss National Bank is expected to follow its 50 basis point rate cut in December with a 25 basis point rate cut this time, in light of falling inflation, in its announcement at 9:30am CET (4:30 am ET) Thursday. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is expected to keep rates on hold with its policy announcement scheduled at 1:00 PM GMT (8 am ET). BOE policymakers will wait for clarity on US tariffs and a mixed UK economic picture.

Market Focus details key factors in the coming day that will impact the economic outlook and the financial markets. These include central bank events, economic indicators, policymaker speeches as well as expected political and corporate developments.

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