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Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- United Kingdom: RICS house price balance came at 30 percent in November.
- Australia: Trade deficit for October came at 1.54 billion. Imports rose by 2 percent and exports by 1 percent.
- China: Trade balance for November came at $44.61 billion. Imports rose by 13 percent y/y and exports rose by 5.9 percent.
- Japan: Eco watchers survey outlook improved to 49.1 and current improved to 48.6.
Upcoming:
- France: Third quarter non-farm payroll report will be released at 6:30 GMT, followed by Industrial output for October at 7:45 GMT.
- Eurozone: ECB will announce interest rate decision at 12:45 GMT, followed by press conference at 13:30 GMT.
- United States: Weekly jobless claims report will be released at 13:30 GMT. EIA will release weekly natural gas inventory report at 15:30 GMT.
- Canada: Housing starts November report will be published at 13:15 GMT, followed by Building permits and new house prices at 13:30 GMT.
- New Zealand: Electronic card retail sales will be reported at 21:45 GMT.
