Markets await final inflation readings from the Eurozone, while U.S. housing and industrial production figures will provide insights into economic momentum. European futures indicate a cautious open as traders digest mixed economic signals. Retail Sales from UK came in lower than expected and resulted in increased pressure on GBP.
Key Data Releases (GMT)
07:00 - United Kingdom Retail Sales (December):
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	Retail Sales YoY - Actual: 3.6% vs Forecast: 4.9% vs Previous: 0.5% 
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	Retail Sales MoM - Actual: -0.3% vs Forecast: 0.4% vs Previous: 0.2% 
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	Core Retail Sales YoY - Actual: 2.9% vs Forecast: 4% vs Previous: 0.1% 
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	Core Retail Sales MoM - Actual: -0.6% vs Forecast: 0.3% vs Previous: 0.3% 
10:00 - Eurozone Final CPI (December):
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	YoY - Forecast: 2.4% vs Previous: 2.2% 
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	MoM - Forecast: 0.4% vs Previous: -0.3% 
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	Core CPI YoY - Forecast: 2.7% vs Previous: 2.7% 
13:30 - United States Housing Data (December):
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	Building Permits - Forecast: 1.460M vs Previous: 1.493M 
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	Housing Starts - Forecast: 1.330M vs Previous: 1.289M 
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	Housing Starts MoM - Previous: -1.8% 
14:15 - United States Industrial Production:
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	YoY - Previous: -0.60% 
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	MoM - Forecast: 0.3% vs Previous: -0.1% 
17:15 - Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Expected: 3.0% vs Previous: 3.0%)
18:00 - U.S. Baker Hughes
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	Oil Rig Count - Previous: 480 
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	Total Oil Rig Count - Previous: 584 
20:30 - CFTC Speculative Net Positions:
Central Bank Speakers
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	09:00 - German Buba President Nagel Speaks 
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	17:00 - BoE Deputy Governor Woods Speaks 
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	17:00 - BoE Gov Bailey Speaks 
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