US Eyes Refinery Boost as Trump Seeks Relief From High Gas Prices 
US Stock Futures Steady as Cooling Inflation and Strong Earnings Support Markets 
Japan Economy Grows 1.1% in Q2 as Consumer Spending Stalls 
Wall Street Falls as Oil Prices Rise, Fed Minutes and Retail Earnings in Focus 
Malaysia Inflation Eases to 1.8% in July, Below Forecast 
European Stocks Edge Higher as Fed Rate Pause Bets Rise 
Wall Street Slides as Treasury Yields Surge to 19-Year High 
US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade, AI Deals in Focus 
Gold Prices Hold Near $4,400 as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade 
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Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Wages grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter, up 2.1 percent from a year ago. Westpac leading index grew 0.05 percent in June.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: Unemployment report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: Zew survey expectations for August will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications will be reported at 11:00 GMT, followed by FOMC minutes at 18:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil report at 14:30 GMT. Fed’s Bullard is scheduled to speak at 17:00 GMT.
- Japan: Trade balance for July would be announced at 23:50 GMT.
