Guide to today’s important data and events

Not many economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated.

Data released so far -

• Japan - Flash reading showed manufacturing PMI for November to rise to 52.8 from 52.4 prior.

Upcoming -  

• Germany - German third quarter GDP to be released at 7:00 GMT, followed by IFO business sentiment at 9:00 GMT.
   
• France - Business climate for November to be released at 7:45 GMT.
   
• Switzerland - Third quarter employment level to be announced at 8:15 GMT.
   
• Italy - Italy will declare wage inflation for October at 9:00 GMT. Trade balance details to be announced at 11:00 GMT.
   
• Australia - RBA governor Glenn Stevens scheduled to speak today around 9:00 GMT.
   
• UK - Conference Board will release trade survey for November at 11:00 GMT.
   
• US - Flash reading on third quarter GDP to be released at 13:30 GMT, along with goods trade balance for October, followed by redbook index at 13:55 GMT. S&P Case/Shiller home prices would be released at 14:00 GMT, followed by consumer confidence at 15:00 GMT, along with Richmond FED manufacturing index.
   
• Japan - Corporate service price for October to be released at 23:50 GMT.