The Day Ahead - US trade balance, initial jobless claimsBRITISH POUND VS US DOLLARTRADENATION:GBPUSDTradeNationThursday brings a full slate of data releases, with attention on the US trade balance, wholesale sales, and initial jobless claims, which will help gauge the strength of US demand and labour conditions. The UK’s RICS house price balance, Italy’s Q3 unemployment rate, Canada’s merchandise trade, and Australia’s labour force survey round out a busy global data calendar. On the central bank front, the Swiss National Bank delivers its policy decision, and BoE Governor Bailey is scheduled to speak. Corporate focus includes earnings from Broadcom, Costco, and Lululemon, while the US Treasury will auction a 30-year bond (reopening). This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. Opinions, estimates and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. This communication has been prepared based upon information, including market prices, data and other information, believed to be reliable; however, Trade Nation does not warrant its completeness or accuracy. All market prices and market data contained in or attached to this communication are indicative and subject to change without notice.