The Week Ahead (Jan.26 - Feb. 1): Fed Weighs Rate Move, U.S. Exits Paris Pact
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Jan. 25-28: Finland PM visits China
Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo pays an official visit to China from Jan. 25 to 28, accompanied by executives from over 20 companies in sectors including machinery, forestry, clean energy and food. Finland was the first Western country to sign an intergovernmental trade agreement with China. In 2025, bilateral trade exceeded $8 billion, and two-way investment stock surpassed $23 billion.
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- Finnish PM Orpo visited China; 2025 bilateral trade topped $8B, investment stock over $23B.
- U.S. exited Paris Agreement (Jan 27); Fed held policy meeting, expected to hold rates steady.
- Saudi Arabia opened its capital market to all foreign investors; Shanghai introduced drone safety rules.
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Who’s Who
- Hang Seng Bank Ltd.
- Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (恒生银行有限公司) is expected to have its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange withdrawn at 4 p.m. This follows the approval of a privatization plan by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. (HSBC).
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd.
- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. (HSBC) has approved a privatization plan for Hang Seng Bank Ltd. As a result, Hang Seng Bank Ltd. is expected to have its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange withdrawn at 4 p.m. on January 27.
- Tesla Inc.
- Tesla Inc. is scheduled to release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on January 28. During this quarter, the company reported producing over 434,000 vehicles and delivering more than 418,000. Additionally, Tesla deployed a record 14.2 gigawatt-hours of energy storage products.
- Busy Ming Group Co. Ltd.
- Busy Ming Group Co. Ltd. is the largest discount snack chain in mainland China. It is scheduled to be listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 01768. Its IPO attracted approximately $195 million from eight cornerstone investors.
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What Happened When
- Jan. 25-28, 2026：
- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo pays an official visit to China, accompanied by executives from over 20 companies.
- Jan. 26-27, 2026：
- The 19th Asian Financial Forum takes place in Hong Kong, featuring a new Global Business Summit.
- Jan. 27, 2026：
- The United States formally withdraws from the Paris Agreement.
- Jan. 27, 2026：
- Hang Seng Bank Ltd. is expected to be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at 4 p.m. following approval of a privatization plan.
- Jan. 27-28, 2026：
- The U.S. Federal Reserve holds its first monetary policy meeting of the year and releases its first Summary of Economic Projections.
- Jan. 28, 2026：
- A court verdict is scheduled in the case involving Kim Keon-hee, wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Jan. 28, 2026：
- Tesla Inc. plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025.
- Jan. 28, 2026：
- Busy Ming Group Co. Ltd. is set to list on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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