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Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Trade balance for November came at A$1.243 billion.
- Japan: Labor cash earnings rose by 0.2 percent y/y in November.
Upcoming:
- Germany: Factory orders for November will be released at 7:00 GMT, along with retail sales.
- Switzerland: December forex reserve data will be published at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Confidence data for December will be released at 10:00 GMT, along with retail sales report.
- United States: Trade balance for November will be published at 13:30 GMT, along with NFP report for December, followed by November factory orders and durable goods orders at 15:00 GMT. Fed’s Evans is scheduled to speak on economy and policy at 17:15 GMT. Fed’s Lacker is scheduled to speak at Maryland Bankers’ association at 18:00 GMT.
- Canada: Payroll report for December will be released at 13:30 GMT.
