Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI low at 49.6 in July, signaling continued weakness in the manufacturing sector amid trade tensions.
Upcoming:
- France: Flash PMI reports to be released at 7:15 GMT.
- Germany: Flash PMI reports to be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash PMI reports to be released at 8:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: BBA mortgage approval report to be released at 8:30 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report due at 11:00 GMT, followed by flash PMI report at 13:45 GMT. New home sales report to be published at 14:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT.
- Japan: Corporate service price inflation report to be released at 23:50 GMT.
- Auction: the U.S. will auction 5-year note at 17:00 GMT.


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