23.04.201722:52:00UTC+00Fxwirepro: the Day ahead 24th April 2017

Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.

Data released so far:

• France: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen win the first round. Ready to face each other in second. Corporate service price for February will be updated at 23:50 GMT.

Upcoming:

• Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index numbers will be published at 5:00 GMT.
   
• Germany: IFO report on business climate, current assessment, and expectations will be released at 8:00 GMT. Bundesbank will release monthly report at 12:00 GMT.
   
• United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be published at 10:00 GMT.
   
• United States: Chicago Fed will update National Activity index for March at 12:30 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 15:30 GMT.
   
• Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.