European shares rebound today with the Dax and Cac 40 gaining 1.5%, led by financials, as concerns about BES crisis eased further. US Equities opened higher too, despite mixed earnings and US eco data.
European Union leaders want to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, Reuters reports pointing to a draft statement.
ECB’s Nowotny casted doubts on whether the ECB will go ahead with its plans to buy asset‐backed securities, saying they were looking with an open mind at the possibility of buying ABS, but it was not certain to go ahead.
In July, the US NAHB Housing market indicator extended its rebound, rising from 49 to 53, while only a marginal rebound was expected. The index is now again at its highest level since January.
Currently, Fed Chairwoman Yellen gives her semi‐annual testimony before the House Committee, which will be followed by a Q&A session. EU Leaders will meet later today in a Summit on key appointments, while also developments in Ukraine will be discussed. The Fed will release its Beige Book.
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