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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:
- Australia: National Banks’ business confidence index rose to 10 I April from 8 in March. Business condition index rose to 21 from 15.
Upcoming:
- Germany: March factory orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: March forex reserve details will be released at 7:00 GMT. CPI inflation report will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- Eurozone: Sentix investor confidence report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: FOMC member Bostic set for a speech at 12:25 GMT, Barkin at 18:00 GMT, Kaplan at 19:30 GMT, and Evans at 19:30 GMT. Consumer credit report will be released at 19:00 GMT.
- Canada: BoC governor council member Lane is set for a speech at 19:00 GMT.
- Japan: Overall household spending report will be released at 23:30 GMT.
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