(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)

01:35 Japan Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.4

07:00 Germany GDP (QoQ) (Finally) Quarter III 0.4% 0.3%

07:00 Germany GDP (YoY) (Finally) Quarter III 1.6% 1.8%

09:00 Germany IFO - Business Climate November 108.2 108.2

09:00 Germany IFO - Expectations November 103.8 104

09:00 Germany IFO - Current Assessment November 112.6 112.4

09:05 Australia RBA's Governor Glenn Stevens Speech

11:00 United Kingdom CBI retail sales volume balance November 19 25

13:30 U.S. PCE price index ex food, energy, q/q (Revised) Quarter III 1.9% 1.3%

13:30 U.S. GDP, q/q (Revised) Quarter III 3.9% 2.0%

14:00 Belgium Business Climate November -4

14:00 U.S. S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, y/y September 5.1% 5.1%

15:00 U.S. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index November -1

15:00 U.S. Consumer confidence November 97.6 99.5

23:50 Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

U.S. stocks slipped following the Standard & Poor's 500 Index's best weekly rally this year, as gains in consumer companies were overshadowed by a retreat in Allergan Plc and Pfizer Inc. amid their record $160 billion merger deal.

The S&P 500 fell 0.1 percent to 2,086.66 at 4 p.m. in New York, after rising 3.3 percent last week, the most since December.

Stocks earlier extended declines as concerns over terrorism intensified after AFP reported an explosive belt was found in a trash bin in a Paris suburb. The search for a key suspect in the Paris terror attacks kept Brussels in an unprecedented lockdown that brought business to a standstill.

The main U.S. equity gauge surged last week after Federal Reserve officials signaled the economy is strong enough to withstand the first rate increase since 2006, and investors grew more comfortable with the notion that borrowing costs may soon be higher. Stocks have gained in seven of the past eight weeks, boosted by raw-material, industrial and technology shares, taking the S&P 500 to within 2 percent of a record set in May.

San Francisco Fed President John Williams said on Saturday there's a "strong case" for a rate increase in December assuming U.S. economic data continues to be encouraging. Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo said today in an interview on Bloomberg Television economic data received since the central bank met in September had been mixed, as continued low inflation tempered his enthusiasm over progress made this year in lowering unemployment.

A report today showed sales of previously owned homes retreated in October from the second-highest level since 2007 as lean inventory limited momentum in residential real estate. Recent data have bolstered the case for raising borrowing costs for the first time since 2006, with traders now pricing in a 72 percent probability that the Fed will move next month. The Commerce Department's second reading on gross domestic product for the third quarter is due tomorrow.

The earnings season is drawing to a close, with almost all companies in the S&P 500 having reported. Of those, 75 percent beat earnings estimates, while only 44 percent exceeded sales forecasts. Analysts project profits for index members dropped 3.8 percent in the third quarter, compared with for a 7.2 percent decline at the start of the season.

Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Monday, helped by gains in materials and energy stocks, but trading was subdued in the run-up to Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday.

The two stocks were the biggest drags on the S&P 500, while Pfizer was the biggest drag on the Dow. Analysts expressed concerns about what were seen as the low synergies from the deal, its complexity, antitrust issues and a possible delay in Pfizer's plan to split in two companies.

Most of Dow stocks in negative area (18 of 30). Top looser - Pfizer Inc. (PFE, -2.14%). Top gainer - The Coca-Cola Company (KO +1.47%).

Almost all of S&P index sectors also in positive area. Top looser - Utilities (-0.5%). Top gainer - Conglomerates (+1,0%).

At the moment:

Dow 17787.00 -14.00 -0.08%

S&P 500 2089.25 +0.50 +0.02%

Nasdaq 100 4688.50 -1.00 -0.02%

Oil 42.29 +0.39 +0.93%

Gold 1068.90 -7.40 -0.69%

U.S. 10yr 2.26 +0.00

Polish equity market plunged on Monday. The broad market measure, the WIG index, fell by 1.69%. All sectors, but for media sector (+0.65%) posted negative daily returns. Utilities sector (-4.35%) and materials sector (-3.91%) fared the worst.

The large-cap stocks' measure, the WIG30 Index, declined by 1.85%. Only four index constituents generated positive returns. Retailer CCC (WSE: CCC) was the biggest gainer, advancing 2.38%. It was followed by CYFROWY POLSAT (WSE: CPS), EUROCASH (WSE: EUR) and ASSECO POLAND (WSE: ACP), adding 0.17%-0.97%. On the other side of the ledger, banking sector name MBANK (WSE: MBK) was the weakest performer, slumping by 5.84%. Other major decliners were utilities names ENERGA (WSE: ENG), PGE (WSE: PGE) and TAURON PE (WSE: TPE), dropping by 5.36%, 5.32% and 3.99% respectively. Elsewhere, copper producer KGHM (WSE: KGH) tumbled by 4.16% as copper prices slumped to a fresh six-and-a-half year low.

Stock indices closed lower on a drop in commodity prices. Global oversupply and a weak demand weigh on commodity prices.

Meanwhile, the economic data from the Eurozone was positive. Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Monday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in November from 52.3 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 52.3.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI climbed to 54.6 in November from 54.1 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 54.1.

Business activity and employment were main contributors for the rise.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economic growth accelerated, "putting the region on course for one of its best quarterly performances over the past four-and-a-half year".

He noted that data was signalling the Eurozone's economy could expand 0.4% in the fourth quarter.

"November's slightly improved PMI reading will no doubt do little to dissuade policymakers that more needs to be done at their December meeting to ensure stronger and more sustainable growth," Williamson added.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.6 in November from 52.1 in October, beating forecasts of a decrease to 52.0.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 55.6 in November from 54.5 in October. Analysts had expected index to decline to 54.3.

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.8 in November from 50.6 in October, in line with forecasts.

France's preliminary services PMI decreased to 51.3 in November from 52.7 in October. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 52.6.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,305.49 -29.14 -0.46 %

DAX 11,092.31 -27.52 -0.25 %

CAC 40 4,889.12 -21.85 -0.44 %

Oil prices rose on news that Saudi Arabia is ready to cooperate with all oil producing countries to stabilise oil prices.

"Perhaps it would be fitting here to mention the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the stability of the oil market, and its continued willingness and prompt, assiduous efforts to cooperate with all oil producing and exporting countries, both from within and outside OPEC, in order to maintain market and price stability," the Saudi minister for petroleum and mineral resources, Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi, said.

Venezuelan Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino warned on Sunday that oil price could drop to the mid-$20s a barrel next year if OPEC will not take any action to stabilise oil prices.

The oil rigs data also supported oil prices. The oil driller Baker Hughes reported on Friday that the number of active U.S. rigs declined by 10 rigs to 564 last week.

WTI crude oil for January delivery climbed to $42.75 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Brent crude oil for January rose to $44.89 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe.

Gold price declined on a stronger U.S. dollar. The greenback rose against other currencies on speculation that the Fed will start raising its interest rate next month.

Market participants are awaiting an unscheduled Fed meeting later in the day. According to the Fed's website, the Fed will review the advance and discount rates to be charged by the Federal Reserve Banks. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 16:30 GMT.

December futures for gold on the COMEX today fell to 1065.00 dollars per ounce.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed Switzerland's sovereign credit rating at AAA on Friday. The outlook is stable.

The agency said that the country can handle the loss of competitiveness resulting from Swiss franc appreciation.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised the Netherlands' sovereign credit rating to AAA from AA+ on Friday. The outlook is stable.

"The upgrade reflects our view of the strengthening of the economic recovery in the Netherlands, with domestic demand growing strongly as a result of increases in real disposable income, employment, and investment activity," the agency said.

S&P expects the economy to continue to recover.

The agency lowered the Netherlands' credit rating in 2013.

Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo said in an interview with Bloomberg TV on Monday that he is worried about the low inflation in the U.S.

"The U.S. economy seems still to be chugging along with modestly above-trend growth. We've certainly seen continued improvement in the labor market, but the environment for inflation is still one where there is still a lot of uncertainty," he said.

Tarullo noted that market participants were focussed more on particular month, when the Fed will start raising its interest rate, than on the pace of interest rate hikes.

The National Association of Realtors released existing homes sales figures in the U.S. on Monday. Sales of existing homes declined 3.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.36 million in October from 5.55 in September.

Analysts had expected a decrease to 5.40 million units.

"New and existing-home supply has struggled to improve so far this fall, leading to few choices for buyers and no easement of the ongoing affordability concerns still prevalent in some markets. Furthermore, the mixed signals of slowing economic growth and volatility in the financial markets slightly tempered demand and contributed to the decreasing pace of sales," the NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said.

Sales to first-time buyers rose to 31% in October from 29% in September.

"As long as solid job creation continues, a gradual easing of credit standards even with moderately higher mortgage rates should support steady demand and sales continuing to rise above a year ago," Yun said.

The European Central Bank (ECB) purchased €12.57 billion of government and agency bonds under its quantitative-easing program last week.

The European Central Bank's (ECB) President Mario Draghi said at a press conference in October that the value of the ECB's asset-buying programme will be discussed at the monetary policy meeting in December.

ECB'S asset buying programme is intended to run to September 2016.

The ECB bought €1.56 billion of covered bonds, and €156 million of asset-backed securities.

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the U.S. on Monday. The U.S. preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped to 52.6 in November from 54.1 in October, missing expectations for a decline to 53.9. It was the lowest level since October 2013.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity.

The decline was partly driven by a slower pace of expansion in output, new orders and employment.

"November's flash PMI survey indicates that the manufacturing sector lost some growth momentum after the nice pick up seen in October, but still suggests the goods producing sector is expanding at a robust pace which should help support wider economic growth in the fourth quarter," Markit Chief Economist Chris Williamson.

"With the survey continuing to show modest growth, and any weakness linked to the global economy rather than a deterioration in domestic demand, there seems little in the survey results to throw up any roadblocks to a Fed that seems intent on hiking interest rates in December," he added.

Greece's second largest bank by assets Piraeus Bank SA said on Saturday that it failed to raise enough funds from private investors. The lender raised €1.34 billion, but it needs €4.93 billion to pass the European Central Bank's stress test.

Piraeus Bank will likely need capital from Greece's bank rescue fund.

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed.

Global Stocks:

Hang Seng 22,665.9 -88.82 -0.39%

Shanghai Composite 3,610.89 -19.61 -0.54%

FTSE 6,308.77 -25.86 -0.41%

CAC 4,882.68 -28.29 -0.58%

DAX 11,093.64 -26.19 -0.24%

Crude oil $41.38 (-1.24%)

Gold $1068.20 (-0.75%)

(company / ticker / price / change, % / volume)

USDJPY 122.95-123.00 (USD 940m)

EURUSD 1.0700 (EUR 809m) 1.0720 (1bln) 1.0750 (595m) 1.0770 (1.7bln)

USDCHF 1.0040-50 (USD 486m) 1.0100 (296m) 1.0200 (220m)

USDCAD 1.3500 (USD 651m)

AUDUSD 0.7150 (AUD 320m)

NZDUSD 0.6550 (NZD 258m) 0.6620 (784m)

EURJPY 131.40 (EUR 303m)

EURGBP 0.7100 (EUR 280m)

Upgrades:

HP Inc. (HPQ) upgraded to Buy at Maxim Group; target lowered to $17 from $28

Downgrades:

Other:

Microsoft (MSFT) target raised to $60 from $56 at UBS

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) initiated with a Hold at Maxim Group; target $13.5

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services affirmed its AA- sovereign rating for China on Monday. The outlook remained stable.

The agency said that China will make a significant progress toward economic rebalancing in the next two years. According to S&P, China's economy should be driven by consumer spending and not by investments. The agency noted that there is progress in reforming the financial sector.

Economic calendar (GMT0):

(Time/ Region/ Event/ Period/ Previous/ Forecast/ Actual)

00:00 Japan Bank holiday

08:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) November 52.7 52.6 51.3

08:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 50.6 50.8 50.8

08:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.1 52 52.6

08:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.5 54.3 55.6

09:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.3 52.3 52.8

09:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 54.1 54.6

The U.S. dollar traded mixed against the most major currencies ahead of the release of the economic data from the U.S. The U.S. preliminary manufacturing PMI is expected to decline to 53.9 in November from 54.1 in October.

The existing home sales in the U.S. are expected to decrease to 5.40 million units in October from 5.55 million units in September.

Market participants are awaiting an unscheduled Fed meeting later in the day. According to the Fed's website, the Fed will review the advance and discount rates to be charged by the Federal Reserve Banks. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 16:30 GMT.

The euro traded mixed against the U.S. dollar on the better-than-expected economic data from the Eurozone. Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Monday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in November from 52.3 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 52.3.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI climbed to 54.6 in November from 54.1 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 54.1.

Business activity and employment were main contributors for the rise.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economic growth accelerated, "putting the region on course for one of its best quarterly performances over the past four-and-a-half year".

He noted that data was signalling the Eurozone's economy could expand 0.4% in the fourth quarter.

"November's slightly improved PMI reading will no doubt do little to dissuade policymakers that more needs to be done at their December meeting to ensure stronger and more sustainable growth," Williamson added.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.6 in November from 52.1 in October, beating forecasts of a decrease to 52.0.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 55.6 in November from 54.5 in October. Analysts had expected index to decline to 54.3.

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.8 in November from 50.6 in October, in line with forecasts.

France's preliminary services PMI decreased to 51.3 in November from 52.7 in October. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 52.6.

The British pound traded lower against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports from U.K.

EUR/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

GBP/USD: the currency pair fell to $1.5124

USD/JPY: the currency pair traded mixed

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

14:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 53.9

15:00 U.S. Existing Home Sales October 5.55 5.4

16:30 U.S. Fed Announcement

EUR/USD

Offers 1.0650-55 1.0680-85 1.0700* 1.0720-25 1.0745 1.0760 1.0780-85 1.0800

Bids 1.0615-20 1.0600 1.0580-85 1.0550 1.0525-30 1.0500

GBP/USD

Offers 1.5170 1.5180-85 1.5200 1.5300 1.5325-30 1.5350 1.5380 1.5400 1.5420 1.5435 1.5450 1.54880-85 1.5500

Bids 1.5125-30 1.5100 1.5085 1.5065 1.5050 1.5030 1.5000 1.4985 1.4965 1.4950

EUR/GBP

Offers 0.7020 0.7035 0.7050 0.7075-80 0.7100 0.7125-30 0.7150

Bids 0.7000 0.6980-85 0.6965 0.6950 0.6930 0.6900 0.6885 0.6865 0.6850

EUR/JPY

Offers 131.00 131.20 131.50 131.85 132.00 132.40 132.60 132.75-80 133.00

Bids 130.75-80 130.50 130.25-30 130.00 129.85 129.50

USD/JPY

Offers 123.20-25 123.35 123.50 123.65.70 123.85 124.00

Bids 123.00 122.85 122.65-70 122.50 122.25 122.00 121.80 121.50-60

AUD/USD

Offers 0.7200 0.7220 0.7235 0.7250 0.7275-80 0.7300 0.7325-30 0.7350

Bids 0.7165 0.7150 0.7120-25 0.7100 0.7085 0.7065 0.7050

Stock indices traded lower on a drop in commodity prices. Global oversupply and a weak demand weigh on commodity prices.

Meanwhile, the economic data from the Eurozone was positive. Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Monday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in November from 52.3 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 52.3.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI climbed to 54.6 in November from 54.1 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 54.1.

Business activity and employment were main contributors for the rise.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economic growth accelerated, "putting the region on course for one of its best quarterly performances over the past four-and-a-half year".

He noted that data was signalling the Eurozone's economy could expand 0.4% in the fourth quarter.

"November's slightly improved PMI reading will no doubt do little to dissuade policymakers that more needs to be done at their December meeting to ensure stronger and more sustainable growth," Williamson added.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.6 in November from 52.1 in October, beating forecasts of a decrease to 52.0.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 55.6 in November from 54.5 in October. Analysts had expected index to decline to 54.3.

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.8 in November from 50.6 in October, in line with forecasts.

France's preliminary services PMI decreased to 51.3 in November from 52.7 in October. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 52.6.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,299.63 -35.00 -0.55 %

DAX 11,086.69 -33.14 -0.30 %

CAC 40 4,877.72 -33.25 -0.68 %

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) released its money supply data on Monday. M3 money supply climbed at an annual rate of 1.4% in October, after a 1.3% rise in September.

M1 money supply dropped 2.9% year-on-year in October, after a 0.6% gain in September.

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for France on Monday. France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.8 in November from 50.6 in October, in line with forecasts.

France's preliminary services PMI decreased to 51.3 in November from 52.7 in October. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 52.6.

"French private sector output growth weakened slightly in November, with the Paris attacks reported to have hit activity among some service providers. However, the trend in new business firmed a little, with growth quickening to a five-month high, while backlogs of work rose again," the Senior Economist at Markit Jack Kennedy said.

USD/JPY 123.00 (USD 436m) 123.50 (485m) 124.00 (1.67bln)

EUR/USD 1.0600 (EUR 2.3bln) 1.0700 (1.3bln) 1.0735 (1.4bln) 1.0750 (421m) 1.0765 (1.1bln) 1.0815 (1.6bln)

AUD/USD 0.7050 (AUD 530m) 0.7075 (202m) 0.7150 (260m)

NZD/USD 0.6400 (NZD 695m)

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for Germany on Monday. Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.6 in November from 52.1 in October, beating forecasts of a decrease to 52.0.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 55.6 in November from 54.5 in October. Analysts had expected index to decline to 54.3.

Markit's economist Oliver Kolodseike noted that the German economy was partly driven by "efficiency improvements and increased new order intakes".

"There was some divergence by sector, however, with accelerated output growth at service providers contrasting with a further slowdown at goods producers. While the Manufacturing PMI edged slightly higher, both output and new orders in the sector rose at marginally weaker rates," he noted.

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Monday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in November from 52.3 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 52.3.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI climbed to 54.6 in November from 54.1 in October. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 54.1.

Business activity and employment were main contributors for the rise.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economic growth accelerated, "putting the region on course for one of its best quarterly performances over the past four-and-a-half year".

He noted that data was signalling the Eurozone's economy could expand 0.4% in the fourth quarter.

"November's slightly improved PMI reading will no doubt do little to dissuade policymakers that more needs to be done at their December meeting to ensure stronger and more sustainable growth," Williamson added.

The Canadian government downgraded its growth and fiscal forecasts. The downward revision was driven by a slower-than-expected recovery for the Canadian economy. Low oil prices weigh on the economy in Canada.

The government expects the economy to expand 1.2% in 2015 and 2% in 2016.

The budget deficit is expected to be C$3 billion this year, and C$3.9 billion in 2016-2017.

Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said on Saturday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) should allow Iran to raise its crude output within the OPEC's ceiling. Iran plans to add 1 million barrels a day within five to six months.

Zanganeh noted that the OPEC will unlikely change its oil output limit at its next meeting in December.

"I don't expect to receive any new agreement. OPEC is producing more than its approved ceiling and I asked them to reduce production and to respect the ceiling, but it doesn't mean we won't produce more because it is our right to return to the market," he said.

The oil driller Baker Hughes reported on Friday that the number of active U.S. rigs declined by 10 rigs to 564 last week.

Combined oil and gas rigs declined by 10 to 757.

The total rig count is now down 1,010 from a year ago.

The Conference Board released its leading economic index (LEI) for France on Friday. The leading economic index fell 0.1% in September, after a 0.4% gain in August.

The coincident economic index rose 0.1% in September, after a 0.2% increase in August.

"The recent behaviour of the composite indexes suggests that economic growth is likely to continue at a moderate pace in the coming year," the Conference Board said in its statement.

The euro declined against the U.S. dollar and traded around a seven-month low after ECB President Mario Draghi's speech intensified expectations for an expansion of the ECB's quantitative easing program. Speaking at 25th Frankfurt European Banking Congress Draghi said that the central bank will assess the degree of stability of factors, which hold back inflation. He added if the 2% inflation target is at risk the central bank will use all tools available to support it.

This week's data are likely to show that the European economic sentiment and business activity rates little changed in November.

The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies after several Fed officials indicated that the central bank should raise interest rates soon. Market participants are also waiting for today's Fed announcement, which may contain important statements on the bank's policy.

New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley said that the timing of a liftoff in rates depends on data. He expects the U.S. economy to be fine in 2016. Dudley added that the FOMC still has time to take a decision to raise rates in December.

EUR/USD: the pair fell to $1.0600 in Asian trade

USD/JPY: the pair rose to Y123.25

GBP/USD: the pair fell to $1.5155

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)

08:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) November 52.7 52.6

08:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 50.6 50.8

08:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.1 52

08:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.5 54.3

09:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.3 52.3

09:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 54.1

14:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 53.9

15:00 U.S. Existing Home Sales October 5.55 5.4

15:00 U.S. Fed Announcement

West Texas Intermediate futures for January delivery plunged to $40.64 (-3.01%), while Brent crude fell to $43.76 (-2.02%) amid persisting oversupply concerns.

Industry group Baker Hughes reported on Friday that the U.S. oil rig count fell by 10. However market participants are focused on the existing supply glut, which may worsen when Iran adds more crude to the market.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is set to meet on December 4 in Vienna. However it is widely expected that the member countries, led by Saudi Arabia, will stick to their current policy and will not reduce output in order to support prices.

Gold fell to $1,070.20 (-0.57%) amid expectations for a Fed's interest rate hike in December after several central bank's officials indicated they were ready for a liftoff in rates.

New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley said on Friday that the Fed should raise rates "soon" as inflation is likely to pick up pace. San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams signaled on Saturday he was prepared for a rate hike in December.

Higher rates would harm demand for the non-interest-bearing precious metal.

SPDR Gold Trust, the world's biggest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, said its holdings fell 0.18% to 660.75 tonnes on Friday, the lowest since September 2008.

U.S. stock indices closed higher on Friday amid strong earnings reports from various companies.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.06 points, or 0.5%, to 17,823.81 (+3.4% over the week). The S&P 500 climbed 7.93 points, or 0.4%, to 2,089.17 (+3.3% over the week). The Nasdaq Composite added 31.28 points, or 0.6%, to 5,106.78 (+3.6% over the week).

A 5.5% gain Nike Inc. stocks accounts for 46 points of the Dow Jones' increase.

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams signaled on Saturday he was prepared for a rate hike in December. He noted recent favorable data on the U.S. economy and said that upcoming economic reports could give "a clearer view of what's happening in the labor market" and the economy on the whole.

This morning in Asia Hong Kong Hang Seng declined 0.13%, or 30.64, to 22,724.08. China Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.12%, or 4.20, to 3.634.70. Japanese markets are on holiday due to Labor Thanksgiving Day.

Asian indices traded mixed. Banks and airline companies were leading declines in China in the early morning; however the index managed to return to the positive territory after a decline.

Asian investors are waiting for a series of earnings reports, including Ali Health, a unit of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba.

EUR / USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.0822 (1870)

$1.0765 (733)

$1.0723 (272)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.0613

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.0584 (5685)

$1.0564 (7499)

$1.0541 (3506)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date December, 4 is 91555 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,1100 (5830);

- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date December, 4 is 116878 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,0500 (8847);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.28 versus 1.27 from the previous trading day according to data from November, 20

GBP/USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.5501 (1001)

$1.5402 (1893)

$1.5304 (2618)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.5167

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.5096 (2594)

$1.4998 (2656)

$1.4899 (2447)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date December, 4 is 28367 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,5600 (3578);

- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date December, 4 is 32316 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,5050 (5071);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.14 versus 1.14 from the previous trading day according to data from November, 20

* - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange bulletin (CME) is used for the calculation.

** - Open interest takes into account the total number of option contracts that are open at the moment.

(raw materials / closing price /% change)

Oil 41.46 -1.05%

Gold 1,076.70 +0.04%

(index / closing price / change items /% change)

Nikkei 225 19,879.81 +20.00 +0.10 %

Hang Seng 22,754.72 +254.50 +1.13 %

Shanghai Composite 3,630.82 +13.76 +0.38 %

FTSE 100 6,334.63 +4.70 +0.07 %

CAC 40 4,910.97 -4.13 -0.08 %

Xetra DAX 11,119.83 +34.39 +0.31 %

S&P 500 2,089.17 +7.93 +0.38 %

NASDAQ Composite 5,104.92 +31.28 +0.62 %

Dow Jones 17,823.81 +91.06 +0.51 %

(pare/closed(GMT +2)/change, %)

EUR/USD $1,0644 -0,84%

GBP/USD $1,5192 -0,64%

USD/CHF Chf1,0184 +0,57%

USD/JPY Y122,89 +0,03%

EUR/JPY Y130,81 -0,81%

GBP/JPY Y186,7 -0,61%

AUD/USD $0,7234 +0,58%

NZD/USD $0,6565 +0,17%

USD/CAD C$1,3342 +0,45%

(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)

00:00 Japan Bank holiday

08:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) November 52.7 52.6

08:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 50.6 50.8

08:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.1 52

08:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.5 54.3

09:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 52.3 52.3

09:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 54.1

14:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) November 54.1 53.9

15:00 U.S. Existing Home Sales October 5.55 5.4

15:00 U.S. Fed Announcement