Economic news releases this week 051112

We have a busy week ahead for data releases, as well as the US Presidential election, so be prepared for volatility in the currency markets this week. The main data due out is as follows:

Monday 5th
0030 – Australian trade balance
1500 – US non-manufacturing purchasing

Tuesday 6th
0330 – Australian interest rate decision
0930 – UK industrial & manufacturing production
1000 – Eurozone producer inflation
1500 – UK GDP estimate

Wednesday 7th
0815 – Swiss consumer inflation
1000 – Eurozone retail sales
2145 – New Zealand unemployment
2350 – Japanese trade balance

Thursday 8th
0030 – Australian unemployment
0700 – German trade balance
1200 – UK interest rate & QE decisions
1245 – Eurozone interest rate decision
1330 – US trade balance

Friday 9th
0030 – Australian monthly policy statement
0700 – German consumer inflation
0930 – UK trade balance