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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: All industry activity index declined by 0.2 percent in January.
Upcoming:
- Germany: IFO sentiment reports will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Federal Reserve member Harker set for a speech at 10:30 GMT. Chicago Fed will release its national activity report at 12:30 GMT.
- New Zealand: February trade balance report will be released at 21:45 GMT.
- Japan: Corporate service inflation numbers due at 23:50 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
