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European markets seen opening flat
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Decisions from 3 central banks
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Elections in Scotland
European stock markets are seen opening more or less flat on Thursday. Today's economic calendar is dominated by interest rate decisions and central bankers's speeches. However, all three central banks that will announce decisions today - Norges Bank, Bank of England and Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey - are expected to leave rates unchanged. Nevertheless, guidance offered by central banks may trigger some volatility on the FX market.
There is also one event scheduled for today that may have long-term implications - parliamentary elections in Scotland. In case Scottish National Party wins majority or manages to form a coalition with the Green party, an effort to hold the second independence referendum may be launched. Nevertheless, such a vote would likely be held in a few years' time therefore any imminent impact on the markets from Scottish elections is likely to be limited.
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Create account Try a demo Download mobile app Download mobile app9:00 am BST - Norges Bank rate decision.
9:30 am BST - UK, services PMI for April (final). First release: 60.1
12:00 pm BST - Bank of England rate decision
12:00 pm BST - CBRT rate decision
1:30 pm BST - US, jobless claims. Expected: 540k. Previous: 553k
Central bankers' speeches
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9:30 am BST - Norges Bank Governor Olsen
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10:00 am BST - RBA Debelle
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11:30 am BST - ECB De Guindos
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12:15 pm BST - ECB President Lagarde
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2:00 pm BST - Fed Williams
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2:15 pm BST - ECB Schnabel
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3:00 pm BST - Fed Kaplan
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4:45 pm BST - Norges Bank Governor Olsen
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6:00 pm BST - Fed Mester
Wall Street earnings
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AMC Entertainment (AMC.US) - after market close
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Beyond Meat (BYND.US) - after market close
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Cardinal Health (CAH.US) - before market open
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GoPro (GPRO.US) - after market close
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Moderna (MRNA.US) - before market open
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH.US) - before market open
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Peloton Interactive (PTON.US) - after market close
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN.US) - before market open
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Roku (ROKU.US) - after market close
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Tripadvisor (TRIP.US) - after market close
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