FxWirePro: The Day Ahead- 18th December 2018

Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, but all with low to medium volatility risks associated.

Data released so far:

• New Zealand: ANZ business confidence improves to -24.1 in December, from -37.1 in November.
   
• Australia: HIA new home sales up 3.6 percent in November.

Upcoming:

• Switzerland: SECO economic forecasts will be released at 6:45 GMT.
   
• Germany: IFO business survey report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
   
• United States: Building permits and housing starts report will be released at 13:30 GMT.
   
• Canada: October manufacturing shipments report will be published at 13:30 GMT.
   
• New Zealand: Q3 current account balance report will be released at 22:00 GMT.
   
• Japan: November trade balance report will be released at 23:50 GMT.