Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac consumer confidence up 3.9 percent in July. Home loans up 1.1 percent in May and investment lending for homes down 0.1 percent.
Upcoming:
- Eurozone: ECB President Draghi is set for a speech at 7:00 GMT and member Praet at 7:30 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 11:00 GMT. PPI inflation report will be released at 12:30 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT. FOMC member Bostic is set for a speech at 16:30 GMT.
- Canada: Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce rate decision at 14:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BoE governor Carney is set for a speech at 15:35 GMT. RICS house price report will be released at 23:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Food price report will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 10-year note at 17:00 GMT.


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