Good Morning ,

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

• Risk sentiment remained cautious yesterday
• Oil prices continued to rise, with Brent crude trading to just below $95 p/b
• Equity markets weakened, with the S&P 500 ending the day 0.9% lower.
• Currency-wise, the dollar remained under pressure
• EUR/USD briefly moved above 1.17 although USD recovered some ground later in the session.
• The August flash PMI data from the US, Eurozone and UK feature on today’s macro agenda
• Markets will continue to monitor developments in the Middle East

All rates quoted are indicative market rates.