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Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac consumer confidence rose 2 percent in August. Home loans rose by 1.2 percent in June and investment lending for homes rose 3.2 percent.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Tertiary industry index for June will be released at 4:30 GMT.
- China: FDI data might get released today.
- France: Industrial output for June will be released at 6:45 GMT.
- Portugal: CPI inflation for July will be released today.
- United States: MBA mortgage application data will be released at 11:00 GMT, followed by JOLTS job report at 14:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT. Monthly budget statement will be released at 18:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: RBNZ will announce monetary policy decision at 21:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: RICS House price balance will be released at 23:00 GMT.
- Auction: United States will auction 10 year note at 17:00 GMT.
