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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac leading index flat in May.
Upcoming:
- Japan: All industry activity index will be updated at 4:30 GMT. BoJ governor Kuroda is scheduled to speak at 6:35 GMT.
- Eurozone: ECB will hold its non-monetary policy meeting today.
- United Kingdom: Public sector borrowing numbers will be released at 8:30 GMT. MPC member Haldane is scheduled to speak at 11:00 GMT.
- Portugal: Current account balance report for April will be published at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 11:00 GMT, followed by existing home sales report 14:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly inventory report at 14:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: SNB will release quarterly bulletin at 13:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: RBNZ will announce interest rate decision today at 21:00 GMT.
