- European markets set to open higher
- ECB president Lagarde speech at 3:45 pm GMT
In spite of mixed Asian session, European stock markets are seen opening higher today. Economic calendar for the European session is almost empty as the only noteworthy reading - German industrial production - has already been released at 7:00 am GMT. It has shown industrial production in Germany decreasing from -0.2% to -0.3%% (exp. +0.4%). In the afternoon investors’ attention will focus on ECB president Lagarde testimony at a virtual hearing before the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee. Traders will look for any comments regarding potential interest hikes this year and impact of geopolitical tensions between NATO and Russia over Ukraine.
09:00 GMT - Switzerland, SNB foreign currency reserves for January. Previous. 944 billion
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Create account Try a demo Download mobile app Download mobile app10:00 GMT - Eurozone, Sentix investor confidence for February. Expected 15.1. Previous 14.9.
Central Bankers speeches:
- 3:45 pm GMT - ECB president Lagarde
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