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Data released so far
- Australia - National Australia Bank's business confidence dropped to 2 in October from 5 in September. Home loans rose by 2% in September, whereas investment lending for homes dropped by -8.5%.
- China - Consumer price index dropped -0.3% in October, still up 1.3% compared to a year ago. Producer price index down -5.9% in October from a year ago.
- Japan - Eco watchers survey outlook for October came at 49.1 same as prior, whereas for current it grew to 48.2 from 47.5 prior.
- Switzerland - Unemployment rate remained flat at 3.4% in October.
- France - Industrial output for September rose by 0.1% in September.
Upcoming
- Italy - Industrial output for September to be released at 9:00 GMT.
- UK - Inflation report hearings scheduled at 9:00 GMT.
- Greece - Consumer price index for October to be released at 10:00 GMT.
- Euro Zone - European finance ministers will hold summit today.
- US - NFIB business optimism index will be released at 11:00 GMT, followed by export import price at 13:30 GMT and Redbook index at 13:55 GMT.
- New Zealand - RBNZ will release financial stability report at 20:00 GMT followed by Governor Wheeler speech at 20:25 GMT.
- Australia - Westpac consumer confidence index to be released at 23:30 GMT.
