Guide to today’s important data and events

Low risk economic releases are scheduled for today.

Data released so far -

• Australia - RBA released its minutes, which seems to have failed to impress upon Aussie.

• China - Foreign direct investment (FDI) grew 8% in June from a year ago.

Upcoming -

• Switzerland - Trade balance for June to be released at 8:00 GMT.

• UK - Public sector net borrowing to be released at 8:30 GMT.

• Greece - Current account for May to be released at 9:00 GMT.

• Portugal - Portugal will release consumer price index and trade balance for June today.

• US - Redbook index to be released at 12:55 GMT.

• Auction - US will auction 4 week and 52 week bill today at 15:30 GMT.