Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: Caixin services PMI rose to 52.9 in April.
Upcoming:
- France: Trade balance report will be released at 6:45 GMT, along with March budget details. Services PMI report will be released at 7:50 GMT.
- Spain: Services PMI report will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- Italy: Services PMI report will be released at 7:45 GMT.
- Germany: Services PMI report will be released at 7:55 GMT. Bundesbank President Weidmann is set for a speech at 13:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Services PMI report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- United States: NFP report will be released at 12:30 GMT. Fed’s William is set for a speech at 16:00 GMT.
- Canada: IVEY PMI report will be published at 14:00 GMT.
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