Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: October trade balance came at $2.32 billion, with exports rising by 3 percent and imports rising by 1 percent. Retail sales rose by 0.3 percent in October.
Upcoming:
- Germany: Factory orders report will be published at 7:00 GMT.
- United States: Challenger jobs report will be published at 12:30 GMT, followed by ADP employment report at 13:15 GMT and weekly jobless claims report at 13:30 GMT. ISM non-manufacturing PMI report will be released at 15:00 GMT, along with October factory orders report. EIA will release weekly crude oil and natural gas inventory report at 15:30 GMT. FOMC member Bostic is set for a speech at 17:15 GMT, and Williams at 23:30 GMT, and Chair Powell at 23:45 GMT.
- Canada: Trade balance report will be released at 13:30 GMT. BoC governor Poloz is set for a speech at 13:50 GMT.
- Japan: Household spending report will be published at 23:30 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction 1-month bills at 16:30 GMT.