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Guide to today’s important data and events

Lot of economic dockets scheduled for today, some with high risks associated.

Data released so far

  • UK - BRC retail sales grew 0.1% in February, compared to 2.6% growth in January.
     
  • Australia - National Australia Bank's business conditions improved to 8 from 5 business confidence remained at same level of 3.
     
  • China - China's exports shrank by 25.4% and imports by 13.8%, leading to drop in trade balance to $32.6 billion.

 Upcoming 

  • Japan - Eco watchers' survey will be released at 5:00 GMT, along with consumer confidence.
  • Switzerland - Unemployment rate for February will be released at 6:45 GMT.
  • Germany - Industrial production for January will be released at 7:00 GMT.
  • France - Trade balance for January will be released at 7:45 GMT, along with budget for January.
  • Spain - Industrial production for January will be released at 8:00 GMT.
  • Euro Zone - GDP for fourth quarter will be released at 10:00 GMT.
  • US - NFIB business optimism will be released at 11:00 GMT, followed by Redbook index at 13:55 GMT and TIPP economic optimism at 15:00 GMT.
  • UK - MPC member Weale is scheduled to speak at 17:00 GMT.
  • New Zealand - Electronic card sales will be released at 21:45 GMT.
  • Australia - Westpac consumer confidence will be released at 23:30 GMT.
  • Auctions - Spain will auction 6 month, 12 month and 10 year bond today. US will auction 4 week bill at 16:30 GMT and
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