In the US session Unemployment Claims data was published. In the week ending November 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 239,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000. The 4-week moving average was 231,250, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's unrevised average of 232,500. This is the lowest level for this average since March 31, 1973 when it was 227,750. Claims taking procedures continue to be severely disrupted in the Virgin Islands. The ability to take claims has improved in Puerto Rico and they are now processing backlogged claims.
Focus of tomorrow's session will be on UK Industrial Production figures. Analysts predict increase by 0.3%. There will be no major data releases from in the US session.
Figures to watch:
Industrial Production (Friday 10:30)