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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: IFO reports on sentiment will be released at 8:00 GMT. Germany Bundesbank will release the monthly report at 10:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BBA will release mortgage approvals report at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed national activity report will be released at 12:30 GMT, along with durable goods order numbers, and followed by Dallas Fed manufacturing business report at 14:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Trade balance report for May will be published at 21:45 GMT.
- Auctions: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month reports at 15:30 GMT, and 2-year 17:00 GMT.
