- US jobless claims
- German and Italy markets are shut for holidays
Economic calendar is light on the final trading day of 2020, with investors largely in the holiday mood. US Unemployment Claims is the only noteworthy event scheduled. Liquidity conditions will be thinner today as German and Italian markets are closed for the holidays. The French markets are open but scheduled for an early close. However, further news regarding US stimulus could trigger a spike in volatility.
1:30 pm GMT -US, Initial Jobless Claims. Expected: 830k, Previous 803k
3:30 pm GMT - US, Natural Gas Storage. Expected: -125Bcf, Previous -152Bcf
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