Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: December coincident and leading economic index will be updated at 5:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Q4 employment report will be released at 8:15 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE governor Carney set for a speech at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed national activity report will be released at 13:30 GMT. Wholesale inventories report will be published at 15:00 GMT. Dallas Fed manufacturing business report will be released at 15:30 GMT. Fed’s Clarida is set for a speech at 16:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT, and 2-year &5-year notes at 18:00 GMT.


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