Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: December trade balance report will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales and orders report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: December trade balance report will be released at 9:00 GMT, followed by the ZEW economic sentiment report at 10:00 GMT. ECB’s chief economist Peter Praet is set for a speech at 15:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: ILO unemployment report will be published at 9:30 GMT.
- Germany: ZEW sentiment survey report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: NAHB house price report will be published at 15:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.


ECB Rate Outlook: Ceasefire Eases Pressure but Hikes Still Expected in 2026
RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.35% Amid Rising Inflation Risks and Middle East Tensions
South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions
BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Grow as Board Member Signals Hawkish Stance
Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates as Inflation Risks and Iran War Impact Loom 



