2017.03.2400:21:00UTC+00Fxwirepro: the Day ahead 24th March 2017

Lots of economic dockets and events scheduled for today but all with low to medium volatility risks associated.

Data released so far:

• Japan: Nikkei flash manufacturing PMI declines to 52.6 in March from 53.3 in February. Leading economic index for January marginally declines to 104.9 and Coincident index improves to 115.1

Upcoming:

• France: First quarter GDP data will be published at 6:30 GMT, followed by flash manufacturing and composite PMI at 8:00 GMT.
   
• Germany: Flash manufacturing and composite PMI report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
   
• Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
   
• United Kingdom: BBA mortgage approval numbers for January will be released at 9:30 GMT.
   
• United States: February durable goods order report at 12:30 GMT, followed by flash market manufacturing PMI at 14:45 GMT. Fed’s Evans is scheduled to speak at 12:00 GMT and Bullard at 13:00 GMT. US congress will vote on Healthcare bill today.
   
• Canada: Consumer price inflation report will be published at 12:30 GMT.