Gold Prices Rise as Weak US Data and Hormuz Risks Boost Safe-Haven Demand 
S&P 500 Retreats From Record High as AI Stocks Slide, Retail Sales Disappoint 
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Drone Imports Over US Security Concerns 
Gold Prices Retreat From Two-Month High as Softer Inflation Eases Fed Rate Hike Bets 
France Inflation Rises 2.4% in July as Consumer Prices Increase 
Asian Stocks Steady as Iran War Keeps Oil Prices and Inflation Risks Elevated 
UK Economy Posts Surprise June Growth as World Cup and Hot Weather Lift Activity 
Canada-US Trade Talks Gain Momentum Ahead of Aug. 19 Tariff Deadline 
BSP Sees Philippine Inflation Easing, Keeps Policy Options Open 
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Lots of economic dockets and events are scheduled for today and all with low volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: MNI business sentiment declined in August to 54.3 from 55.5 prior.
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI rose to 49.6 in August.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: Trade balance for July will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI will be released at 8:00 GMT. Flash consumer confidence for August will be announced at 14:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Flash markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT. New home sales for the month of July will be announced at 14:00 GMT. Richmond Fed manufacturing Index will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Trade balance for July will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Auctions: United States will auction 1-month bills at 15:30 GMT and 2-year note at 17:00 GMT. Spain will auction 3-month and 9-month letras today.
