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ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
U.S. Prosecutors Investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Headquarters Renovation 
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RBA Deputy Governor Says November Inflation Slowdown Helpful but Still Above Target 
U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Eco watchers’ survey report for June will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Unemployment report will be released at 5:45 GMT.
- Germany: Trade balance report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: MPC member Broadbent is set for a speech at 7:50 GMT. BRC retail sales report will be released at 23:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Sentix investor confidence report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: FOMC member Kashkari is set for a speech at 13:10 GMT. Consumer credit report will be released at 19:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Electronic card retail sales report will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bonds at 15:30 GMT.
