Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: December trade deficit came at $1.358 billion. RBA kept interest rates unchanged at today’s meeting.
Upcoming:
- Germany: December factory orders report will be released at 7:00 GMT. Bundesbank President Weidmann is set to speak at 9:00 GMT.
- France: First quarter investment report will be released at 7:45 GMT, along with December budget details.
- United States: December trade balance report will be released at 13:30 GMT. Fed’s Bullard is scheduled to speak at 13:50 GMT. JOLTS jobs report will be released at 15:00 GMT.
- Canada: IVEY PMI report will be released at 15:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Fourth quarter unemployment report will be released at 21:45 GMT.
- Australia: AiG performance of construction report will be released at 22:30 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 1-month bills at 16:30 GMT, followed by 3-year note at 18:00 GMT.
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