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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: Producer price inflation report for September will be published at 6:00 GMT.
- Japan: BoJ governor Kuroda to speak at 6:35 GMT.
- Eurozone: European Council meeting today. August current account balance report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: September public sector net borrowing report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Canada: Retail sales report will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with consumer price inflation.
- United States: Existing home sales report for September month will be released at 14:00 GMT. Fed’s Mester is scheduled to speak at 18:00 GMT.
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