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Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- France: April business climate report will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Public sector borrowing report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: Redbook index will be updated at 12:55 GMT. S&P/Case-Shiller home price report will be released at 13:00 GMT followed by consumer confidence at 14:00 GMT. New home sales report will also be released at 14:00 GMT, along with Richmond Fed manufacturing index.
- Auction: The US will auction 1-month and 12-month bills at 15:30 GMT. US will auction 2-year note at 17:00 GMT.
