The Pending Home Sales Index, inched 0.2% to 107.7 in October from an upwardly revised 107.5 in September and is now 3.9 percent above October 2014 (103.7). Increase by 1.6% was predicted. The index has increased year-over-year for 14 consecutive months.
From Australia, tomorrow, Building Approvals and Current Account figures are scheduled for a release. While Building Approvals are expected to decrease by 2.4%, Current Account deficit should decrease to $16.6 billion. Also, from China both official and Caixin Manufacturing PMI data will be published. However, both reports should now change compared to the the last month.
Focus of the session will be on RBA rate decision and the following statement. Though no change in rate is forecasted, following statement should bring some volatility to the markets. US session will bring Manufacturing PMI figures. Decrease to 53.7 was anticipated.
Figures to watch:
Building Approvals (Tuesday 1:30)
Current Account (Tuesday 1:30)
Manufacturing PMI/Non-Manufacturing PMI (Tuesday 2:00)
Caixin Manufacturing PMI/Caixin Services PMI (Tuesday 2:45)
RBA Cash Rate/Rate Statement (Tuesday 4:30)
ISM Manufacturing PMI (Tuesday 16:00)