What are the main events for today?

European Session Overview

In the European session, there are no major events set to impact the market significantly. A couple of low-tier releases are scheduled, but they are unlikely to change market dynamics. The focus is on the third round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, viewed as the last attempt to avoid conflict. Recent news indicates an agreement is unlikely, which increases the risk of military escalation and may lead to some hedging ahead of the weekend.

American Session Highlights

In the American session, the only highlight is the US Jobless Claims statistics. Initial Claims are expected at 216K, up from the previous 206K. Continuing Claims are forecasted at 1858K, compared to the previous 1869K. This data is unlikely to have a significant market impact unless there are notable deviations such as Continuing Claims dropping below 1800K or Initial Claims rising above 260K.

Central Bank Speakers

Central bank figures scheduled to speak include: - 08:30 GMT - ECB President Lagarde (neutral - voter) - 09:00 GMT - ECB's Dolenc (neutral - voter) - 09:00 GMT - BoE's Lombardelli (hawkish - voter) Overall, events this weekend may indirectly influence market movements, but specific trading signals are not apparent.