Canada-US Trade Talks Gain Momentum Ahead of Aug. 19 Tariff Deadline 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
France Inflation Rises 2.4% in July as Consumer Prices Increase 
Gold Prices Retreat From Two-Month High as Softer Inflation Eases Fed Rate Hike Bets 
KOSPI Eyes Best Weekly Gain Since June as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally 
S&P 500 Retreats From Record High as AI Stocks Slide, Retail Sales Disappoint 
Trump Imposes New US Tariffs on Drone Imports Over National Security Concerns 
Japan Economy Grows 1.1% in Q2 as Consumer Spending Stalls 
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Lots of economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: House price index rose 7.9 percent in July.
- Australia: Employment rate declined to 5.7 percent. Part time employment rose by 71,600 and full time employment declined by 45,400.
Upcoming:
- France: ILO unemployment rate will be released at 5:30 GMT. Prior 10.2 percent.
- Eurozone: Current account for June will be published at 8:00 GMT. Consumer price index for July will be published along construction output at 9:00 GMT. ECB will release its monetary policy minutes at 11:30 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Retail sales for July will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Portugal: Current account will be published today.
- United States: Weekly jobless claims report will be published at 12:30 GMT, followed by CB leading indicator at 14:00 GMT. EIA will be release natural gas inventory report at 14:30 GMT. FOMC member Williams will be speaking at 20:00 GMT.
