Good Morning ,

Here’s a quick look at today’s economic news and market activity:

• Main equities posted strong returns as we cross the year’s halfway point …
• Risk appetite continued to be supported by the tech/AI sector …
• The dollar has made further gains over against other majors recently …
• EUR/USD starts July hovering around $1.14 …
• GBP/USD opens within the $1.32-1.33 band …
• EUR/GBP has been confined to an 86-88p trading corridor, lingering at the lower end of late …
• The main highlight of today will be the flash reading of Eurozone HICP inflation (June) …
• A panel discussion at the ECB central bank forum featuring President Lagarde, Fed Chair Warsh and BoE Governor Bailey will be in focus …

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.