Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Markit services PMI declined to 51 in December.
Upcoming:
- Germany: November retail sales report will be released at 7:00 GMT, along with factory orders report.
- Switzerland: November Forex reserve data will be reported at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Sentix investor confidence report for the month of January will be released at 9:30 GMT. November retail sales report will be published at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: ISM non-manufacturing PMI report will be released at 15:00 GMT, along with November factory orders report. FOMC member Bostic is set for a speech at 17:40 GMT.
- Canada: IVEY PMI report will be released at 15:00 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.


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