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Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- New Zealand: RBNZ inflation expectations rose to 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Upcoming:
- Germany: Consumer price inflation report will be released at 7:00 GMT, along with fourth quarter flash GDP numbers. Bundesbank President Weidmann is scheduled to speak at 8:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: SNB board member Zurbrugg is scheduled to speak at 8:50 GMT.
- Italy: Fourth quarter flash GDP report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Portugal: Fourth quarter flash GDP report will be released at 11:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Fourth quarter flash GDP report will be released at 10:00 GMT, along with December industrial production report.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 12:00 GMT. Retail sales report will be released at 13:30 GMT, along with CPI inflation report. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 15:30 GMT.
- Japan: Machinery orders report will be released at 23:50 GMT.
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