German ZEW survey to continue to edge higher in January - TDS

Sandeep Kanihama FXStreet Contributor

Analysts at TDS are looking for the German ZEW survey to continue to edge higher in January, as German equities march back toward their highs and general data trends are strong.

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“We look for the current index to rise from 89.3 to 92.4, and expectations from 17.4 to 21.5.”

“SEK: Parliament's finance committee holds open hearing on financial stability and macroprudential policy at 8am. Participants include Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves, Financial Markets Minister Per Bolund, Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority Director-General Erik Thedeen and National Debt Office Director-General Hans Lindblad. Given the focus on the Swedish housing market lately, markets may be watching for comments on housing from any of the main participants.”

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Sandeep Kanihama

FXStreet Contributor

Sandeep Kanihama is an FX Editor and Analyst with FXstreet having principally focus area on Asia and European markets with commodity, currency and equities coverage. He is stationed in the Indian capital city of Delhi.

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