New year in China, news expected from Yellen

The second week of February features the Chinese New Year celebrations and this could be good news for the Aussie, as Chinese news has usually not tilted to the upside. A two-day testimony from Fed Chair Janet Yellen stands out. Will she bury any chance for further rate hikes in 2016 as markets imply? Or surprise with hawkishness? In addition, euro-zone GDP and a focus Friday on the US consumer stand out.

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