U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index near a record, as investors weighed economic data for clues on the timing of higher interest rates amid optimism that a deal on Greek aid is within reach.

The S&P 500 had its biggest weekly gain since April in the period ended Friday after the Federal Reserve signaled it won't be raising rates quickly as officials hold out for more decisive evidence of an economic rebound. Three rounds of Fed bond purchases and near-zero interest rates helped the benchmark more than triple during the six-year bull market.

Fed Governor Jerome Powell said today the chances are about 50-50 that the U.S. economy will improve enough for the central bank to raise interest rates in September, as the job market strengthens and signs of wage growth emerge.

A report Tuesday showed purchases of new homes increased more than forecast in May to the highest level in seven years. That added to data yesterday showing sales of previously owned homes climbed to their highest level since 2009, boosted by more first-time buyers.

A separate report today said orders for business equipment gained in May for just the second time this year. Orders for all durable goods declined 1.8 percent, reflecting a drop in the volatile aircraft category.

After talks on Monday, Greece now has 48 hours to bring a deal with its creditors to the finish line and end a five-month standoff over aid that risks default and possible exit from the euro. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras needs to shore up support at home for his plan, while euro-area finance ministers meet Wednesday to prepare the ground for a second, scheduled summit of European Union leaders Thursday.

The euro fell against the background of a new study of international lenders offers from Greece, is considered a potential breakthrough. The single currency has lost about 1.9% against the dollar, reaching a two-week low earlier in the session. The euro also fell sharply to the British pound and the Japanese yen. Many analysts have written off the euro's fall to revitalize rates for riskier currencies amid easing tensions. Ultra-low interest rates in the euro area increases the attractiveness of the euro as a currency for loans for funding of such rates. The euro has shown resilience in recent weeks, partly due to the fact that the uncertainty around Greece forced investors to cut these positions by buying in the single currency.

During the European session, the euro kept falling and continued to decline when the Fed Jerome Powell noted that the conditions to start raising rates, likely to be achieved in September, and he expects further increase in interest rates in December. Higher interest rates make the dollar more attractive to investors, aimed at making a profit.

The US dollar strengthened despite weak data on orders for durable goods. Demand for expensive manufactured goods fell markedly in May, exceeding the forecasts of experts with the fixing and the third decline in four months. This was reported in the US Department of Commerce. According to data by the end of May new orders for durable goods fell by a seasonally adjusted 1.8%. Meanwhile, the April figure was revised downward - to -1.5% from -1.0%. Economists had expected a decline in orders of 0.5%. In the first five months of 2015, overall orders fell by 2.2% compared to the same period last year. Data on orders for durable goods are volatile and subject to significant changes, but the broader trend shows that demand remains depressed.

The Ministry of Commerce said that the pressure on the overall rate had reduced demand for aircraft. The company Boeing Co. It said it has received 11 orders last month, compared with 37 orders in April. It was also reported that orders for non-military aircraft fell by 35.3%. Excluding the transportation sector, orders rose 0.5%, and with the exception of Equi spheres, they fell 2.1%. However, a key indicator of business investment rose for the second time in three months: orders for non-military capital goods excluding aircraft increased in May by 0.4% after falling 0.3% in April.

The pound fell against the US currency, which was related to sales in the pair EUR / GBP. In the course of trading today's data also influenced by Britain. The report from the Confederation of British Industry showed that British manufacturers recorded drop in orders in June, mainly due to sluggish demand for exports. About 26 percent said that in June, the number of orders was lower than normal, while 19 percent said they were higher. With this in mind, the balance amounted to -7 percent. Economists had forecast the balance at the level of 1 percent. The latter value was the lowest since July 2013 (when the balance was -12 per cent). "Improvement in the euro area is compensated by the effect of the strengthening of the pound on the foreign sales and profits of the British producers" - Raine said Newton-Smith, head of the Confederation of British Industry. The data also showed that the balance of export orders was -17 percent, the lowest level since March. As for the future, 33 percent of respondents expect that in the next three months production volumes will grow, while 17 percent said they expect a decrease.

Polish equity market was modestly lower on Tuesday, with the broad market measure, the WIG index, sliding 0.16%. Sector-wise, chemicals (-1.61%) and oil & gas sector names (-1.22%) tumbled the most, while materials (+1.30%) fared the best.

Large-cap stocks lost 0.36% as measured by the WIG30 Index. PGNIG (WSE: PGN) was the biggest loser in the group, declining 3.74% on expected further cuts in gas price by Poland's energy market regulator. It was followed by yesterday's best performer GRUPA AZOTY (WSE: ATT), retreating 3.31%. GTC (WSE: GTC), MBANK (WSE: MBK), ENERGA (WSE: ENG) and BZWBK (WSE: BZW) also recorded notable losses, ranging between 2% and 2.5%. On the contrary, HANDLOWY (WSE: BHW) became the growth leader, advancing 2.12%. Other major gainers included JSW (WSE: JSW), KGHM (WSE: KGH) and ING BSK (WSE: ING), adding 1.83%, 1.45% and 1.08% respectively.

Stock indices closed higher on hopes for a deal between Athens and its creditors. The head of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem said after the Eurogroup's meeting on Monday that a deal between Greece and its creditors could be reached this week.

"I am convinced that we will find an agreement this week. It's vital"." the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said last night.

Meanwhile, the economic data from the Eurozone was better-than-expected. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 52.2.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI rose to 54.4 in June from 53.8 in May. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 53.6.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economy is expected to grow around 2.0% this year, depending on the outcome of the Greek debt talks.

He also said that the figures indicate a 0.4% growth of the economy in the Eurozone in the second quarter.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.9 in June from 51.1 in May, exceeding forecasts of an increase to 51.3.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 54.2 in June from 53.0 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 53.0.

Markit's economist Oliver Kolodseike noted that the figures showed "a mixed picture of the health of Germany's private sector economy".

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in June from 49.4 in May, beating forecasts of a rise to 49.5.

France's preliminary services PMI increased to 54.1 in June from 52.8 in May, beating expectations for a decline to 52.6. It was the highest level since August 2011.

The Senior Economist at Markit Jack Kennedy said that "the figures bode well for second quarter GDP".

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released its industrial order books balance on Tuesday. The CBI industrial order books balance dropped to -7% in June from -5% in May, missing expectations for a rise to +1%.

The decline was driven by lower exports. The export order book balance fell to -17% in June from -7% in May.

The balance for output volumes for the next three months rose to +16% in June from +15% in May.

"Output and overall orders are still doing better than average but hopes that export demand would start to drive forward have not yet been fulfilled. Improving momentum in the Eurozone is being offset by the effect of the strengthening pound on UK manufacturers' overseas sales and margins. On top of that, the ongoing Greek saga is causing uncertainty," the CBI director of economics Rain Newton-Smith said.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,834.87 +9.20 +0.13 %

DAX 11,542.54 +82.04 +0.72 %

CAC 40 5,057.68 +59.07 +1.18 %

Oil prices traded higher. The Chinese preliminary HSBC manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) weighed on oil prices. The Chinese preliminary HSBC manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 49.6 in June from 49.2 in May, exceeding expectations for a rise to 49.4. A reading below 50 indicates contraction of activity. The output index hit 50.0 in June. New export orders increased.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is scheduled to release its U.S. oil inventories data today, and U.S. oil inventories data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is expected on Wednesday.

WTI crude oil for August delivery increased to $60.94 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Brent crude oil for August rose to $64.15 a barrel on ICE Futures Europe.

Gold price traded lower as the U.S. dollar strengthened and stocks rose on hopes for a deal between Athens and its creditors. The head of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem said after the Eurogroup's meeting on Monday that a deal between Greece and its creditors could be reached this week.

"I am convinced that we will find an agreement this week. It's vital"." the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said last night.

The U.S. dollar strengthened despite the weaker-than-expected U.S. durable goods orders data. The U.S. durable goods orders dropped 1.8% in May, missing expectations for a 0.5% decrease, after a 1.5% decline in April. April's figure was revised down from a 0.5% fall.

The decline was partly driven by lower orders for aircraft. Orders for nondefense aircraft dropped 35.3.0% in May.

The U.S. durable goods orders excluding transportation rose 0.5% in May, missing expectations for a 0.6% gain, after a 0.3% decrease in April.

Gold price found some support from a 3.5 tonne rise in SPDR Gold Shares. But physical gold demand in Asia remained soft.

June futures for gold on the COMEX today fell to 1175.70 dollars per ounce.

Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the Fed could raise its interest rate twice this year, starting in September.

"What I would say is that, if my forecast for the economy were to be realized, and that forecast includes significantly strong growth than we've realized in the first half of the year, continued progress in the labour market and a greater basis for confidence of inflation returning to 2% goal over the medium term. If those things are realized, I feel that it will be time, potentially, as soon as September," he said.

Powell add that the second interest rate hike could follow in December.

Fed governor pointed out that he does not see a bubble in stock prices.

Major U.S. stock-indexes are little changed on Tuesday on continued expectations that Greece is near a deal that will prevent it from defaulting on loans, and data pointing to a rebound in business investment plans. Global markets were higher, with European shares climbing to a three-week high, after Athens proposed new reforms on Monday, which were cautiously welcomed by euro zone finance ministers. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending plans, rose 0.4 percent last month, offering a tentative sign of stabilization in the manufacturing sector after activity weakened early this year.

Dow stocks trading mixed (14 in negative area, 16 in positive area). Top looser - Intel Corporation (INTC, -0.90%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +1.58).

S&P index sectors also mixed. Top gainer - Basic materials (+0,4%). Top looser - Utilities (-0.8%)

At the moment:

Dow 18073.00 +48.00 +0.27%

S&P 500 2116.00 +3.25 +0.15%

Nasdaq 100 4529.75 -3.00 -0.07%

10-year yield 2.40% +0.04

Oil 61.00 +0.62 +1.03%

Gold 1179.00 -5.10 -0.43%

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond released its survey of manufacturing activity on Tuesday. The lender said that "manufacturing activity grew modestly in June".

The composite index for manufacturing rose to 6 in June from 1 in June.

The increase was driven by higher volume of new orders, which rose 9 points to 11 in June.

The U.S. Commerce Department released new home sales data on Tuesday. New home sales increased 2.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 546,000 units in May from 534,000 units in April. It was the highest level since February 2008.

April's figure was revised up from 517,000 units.

Analysts had expected new home sales to reach 525,000 units.

The increase was driven by higher sales in the Northeast. New home sales in the Northeast climbed 87.5% in May.

The median sales price of new houses sold was $282,800 in May, down from $291,100 in April.

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the U.S. on Tuesday. The U.S. preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 53.4 in June from 54.0 in May, missing expectations for an increase to 54.2. It was the lowest level since October 2013.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity.

The decline was driven by a slower output growth.

"While the survey data points to the economy rebounding in the second quarter, the weak PMI number for June raises the possibility that we are seeing a loss of momentum heading into the third quarter " Markit Chief Economist Chris Williamson.

The European Central Bank (ECB) Tuesday raised the amount the Greek central bank can lend its banks (the emergency liquidity assistance (ELA)) by "a bit less than one billion euros" to around €89 billion, according to Reuters. It was the fourth increase in less than a week.

The ECB had raised the ELA by €1.9 billion, according to Bloomberg.

EUR/USD: $1.1100(E1.23bn), $1.1400(E757mn)

USD/JPY: Y124.50($220mn)

GBP/USD: $1.5800(Gbp282mn)

AUD/USD: $0.7650(A$654mn), $0.7700(A$1.28bn)

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its monthly house price index for the U.S. on Tuesday. The U.S. house price index rose 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after a 0.3% gain in March.

On a yearly basis, the house price index climbed 5.3% in April.

U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating equities will gain a second day, as investors assess economic data and optimism grew that a deal on Greek aid is within reach.

Global markets:

Nikkei 20,809.42 +381.23 +1.87%

Hang Seng 27,333.46 +252.61 +0.93%

Shanghai Composite 4,575.12 +96.76 +2.16%

FTSE 6,846.07 +20.40 +0.30%

CAC 5,060.63 +62.02 +1.24%

DAX 11,591.89 +131.39 +1.15%

Crude oil $59.85 (-0.89%)

Gold $1178.40 (-0.47%)

The U.S. Commerce Department released durable goods orders data on Tuesday. The U.S. durable goods orders dropped 1.8% in May, missing expectations for a 0.5% decrease, after a 1.5% decline in April. April's figure was revised down from a 0.5% fall.

The decline was partly driven by lower orders for aircraft. Orders for nondefense aircraft dropped 35.3.0% in May.

The U.S. durable goods orders excluding transportation rose 0.5% in May, missing expectations for a 0.6% gain, after a 0.3% decrease in April.

A stronger U.S. dollar weighs on U.S. exports and makes imports more attractive for consumers in the U.S.

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The Italian statistical office Istat released its retail sales data for Italy on Tuesday. Italian retail sales climbed at a seasonally adjusted rate of 0.7% in April, after a 0.1% decline in March.

On a yearly basis, retail sales in Italy were flat in April, after a 0.2% decrease in March.

Sales of food products dropped 0.8% year-on-year in April, while sales of non-food products climbed by 0.6%.

The Italian statistical office Istat released its industrial orders data for Italy on Tuesday. Industrial orders in Italy rose at a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.4% in April, after a 0.2% decline in March.

On a yearly basis, the unadjusted industrial orders in Italy jumped 7.9% in April, after a 2.7% gain in March.

The seasonally adjusted industrial turnover in Italy fell 0.6% in April, after a 1.4% rise in March.

On a yearly basis, the adjusted industrial turnover in Italy declined 0.2% in April, after a 0.9% increase in March.

Economic calendar (GMT0):

(Time/ Region/ Event/ Period/ Previous/ Forecast/ Actual)

00:00 Australia Conference Board Australia Leading Index April 0.0% Revised From -0.1% -0.3%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (QoQ) Quarter I 2.0% Revised From 1.9% 2.3% 1.6%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (YoY) Quarter I 6.8% 6.9%

01:35 Japan Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 50.9 49.9

01:45 China HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.2 49.4 49.6

07:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) June 52.8 52.6 54.1

07:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.4 49.5 50.5

07:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.0 53.0 54.2

07:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 51.1 51.3 51.9

08:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 52.2 52.2 52.5

08:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.8 53.6 54.4

10:00 United Kingdom CBI industrial order books balance June -5 1 -7

12:00 U.S. FOMC Member Jerome Powell Speaks

The U.S. dollar traded mixed to higher against the most major currencies ahead of the U.S. economic data. The U.S. durable goods orders are expected to decrease 0.5% in May, after a 0.5% decline in April.

The U.S. durable goods orders excluding transportation are expected to rise 0.6% in May, after a 0.5% gain in April.

The U.S. preliminary manufacturing PMI is expected to rise to 54.2 in June from 54.0 in May.

New home sales in the U.S. are expected to rise to 525,000 units in May from 517,000 units in April.

The euro traded lower against the U.S. dollar on the uncertainty of the Greek debt talks. The head of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem said after the Eurogroup's meeting on Monday that a deal between Greece and its creditors could be reached this week.

"I am convinced that we will find an agreement this week. It's vital"." the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said last night.

Next Eurogroup's meeting is scheduled to be tomorrow, while next Eurozone leaders' meeting is scheduled to be on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the economic data from the Eurozone was better-than-expected. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 52.2.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI rose to 54.4 in June from 53.8 in May. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 53.6.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economy is expected to grow around 2.0% this year, depending on the outcome of the Greek debt talks.

He also said that the figures indicate a 0.4% growth of the economy in the Eurozone in the second quarter.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.9 in June from 51.1 in May, exceeding forecasts of an increase to 51.3.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 54.2 in June from 53.0 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 53.0.

Markit's economist Oliver Kolodseike noted that the figures showed "a mixed picture of the health of Germany's private sector economy".

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in June from 49.4 in May, beating forecasts of a rise to 49.5.

France's preliminary services PMI increased to 54.1 in June from 52.8 in May, beating expectations for a decline to 52.6. It was the highest level since August 2011.

The Senior Economist at Markit Jack Kennedy said that "the figures bode well for second quarter GDP".

The British pound traded mixed against the U.S. dollar after the CBI industrial order books balance data. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released its industrial order books balance on Tuesday. The CBI industrial order books balance dropped to -7% in June from -5% in May, missing expectations for a rise to +1%.

The decline was driven by lower exports. The export order book balance fell to -17% in June from -7% in May.

The balance for output volumes for the next three months rose to +16% in June from +15% in May.

EUR/USD: the currency pair decreased to $1.1194

GBP/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

USD/JPY: the currency pair rose to Y123.85

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders May -0.5% -0.5%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation May 0.5% 0.6%

13:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 54.0 54.2

14:00 U.S. New Home Sales May 517 525

23:50 Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released its industrial order books balance on Tuesday. The CBI industrial order books balance dropped to -7% in June from -5% in May, missing expectations for a rise to +1%.

The decline was driven by lower exports. The export order book balance fell to -17% in June from -7% in May.

The balance for output volumes for the next three months rose to +16% in June from +15% in May.

"Output and overall orders are still doing better than average but hopes that export demand would start to drive forward have not yet been fulfilled. Improving momentum in the Eurozone is being offset by the effect of the strengthening pound on UK manufacturers' overseas sales and margins. On top of that, the ongoing Greek saga is causing uncertainty," the CBI director of economics Rain Newton-Smith said.

EUR/USD

Offers 1.129 1.1380 1.1400 1.1430 1.1450 1.1475 1.1500 1.1530 1.1550

Bids 1.1200 1.1185 1.1150 1.1130 1.1100

GBP/USD

Offers 1.5830 1.5900-10 1.5925 1.5940 1.5960 1.5985 1.6000

Bids 1.5750 1.5730 1.5700 1.5620

EUR/GBP

Offers 0.7150 0.7170 0.7180-85 0.7200 0.7220 0.7245-50

Bids 0.7120 0.7100 0.7080 0.7065 0.7050

EUR/JPY

Offers 139.50 139.80 140.00 140.20 140.50 140.80 141.00

Bids 139.00 138.80 138.50 138.30 138.00

USD/JPY

Offers 124.00 124.25 124.40 124.60

Bids 123.20 122.75 122.50 122.30 122.00 121.85 121.65 121.50

AUD/USD

Offers 0.7750 0.7785 0.7800 0.7825-30 0.7850

Bids 0.7700-10 0.7680 0.7650 0.7630 0.7600

Stock indices traded higher on hopes for a deal between Athens and its creditors. The head of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem said after the Eurogroup's meeting on Monday that a deal between Greece and its creditors could be reached this week.

"I am convinced that we will find an agreement this week. It's vital"." the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said last night.

Meanwhile, the economic data from the Eurozone was better-than-expected. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 52.2.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI rose to 54.4 in June from 53.8 in May. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 53.6.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economy is expected to grow around 2.0% this year, depending on the outcome of the Greek debt talks.

He also said that the figures indicate a 0.4% growth of the economy in the Eurozone in the second quarter.

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.9 in June from 51.1 in May, exceeding forecasts of an increase to 51.3.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 54.2 in June from 53.0 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 53.0.

Markit's economist Oliver Kolodseike noted that the figures showed "a mixed picture of the health of Germany's private sector economy".

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in June from 49.4 in May, beating forecasts of a rise to 49.5.

France's preliminary services PMI increased to 54.1 in June from 52.8 in May, beating expectations for a decline to 52.6. It was the highest level since August 2011.

The Senior Economist at Markit Jack Kennedy said that "the figures bode well for second quarter GDP".

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,836.74 +11.07 +0.16 %

DAX 11,563.99 +103.49 +0.90 %

CAC 40 5,048.82 +50.21 +1.00 %

The French statistical office Istat released its manufacturing confidence index for France on Tuesday. The French manufacturing confidence index declined to 100 in June from 103 in May. It was the first fall in three months.

Past change in production index plunged to 7% in June from 16 in May.

Personal production expectations index remained unchanged at 6 in June, while general production outlook index declined to -2 in June from -1 in March.

France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5 in June from 49.4 in May, beating forecasts of a rise to 49.5.

France's preliminary services PMI increased to 54.1 in June from 52.8 in May, beating expectations for a decline to 52.6. It was the highest level since August 2011.

The Senior Economist at Markit Jack Kennedy said that "the figures bode well for second quarter GDP".

EUR/USD: $1.1100(E1.23bn), $1.1400(E757mn)

USD/JPY: Y124.50($220mn)

GBP/USD: $1.5800(Gbp282mn)

AUD/USD: $0.7650(A$654mn), $0.7700(A$1.28bn)

Germany's preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.9 in June from 51.1 in May, exceeding forecasts of an increase to 51.3.

Germany's preliminary services PMI was up to 54.2 in June from 53.0 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 53.0.

Markit's economist Oliver Kolodseike noted that the figures showed "a mixed picture of the health of Germany's private sector economy".

Markit Economics released its preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the Eurozone on Tuesday. Eurozone's preliminary manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5 in June from 52.2 in May. Analysts had expected index to remain unchanged at 52.2.

Eurozone's preliminary services PMI rose to 54.4 in June from 53.8 in May. Analysts had expected the index to fall to 53.6.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Eurozone's economy is expected to grow around 2.0% this year, depending on the outcome of the Greek debt talks.

He also said that the figures indicate a 0.4% growth of the economy in the Eurozone in the second quarter.

The Chinese preliminary HSBC manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 49.6 in June from 49.2 in May, exceeding expectations for a rise to 49.4.

A reading below 50 indicates contraction of activity.

The output index hit 50.0 in June. New export orders increased.

"On the one hand, the sector shows signs of improvement as output stabilized amid a slight pick-up in total new work, while purchasing activity also rose slightly over the month," Markit economist Annabel Fiddes said.

She added that the Chinese manufacturing sector lost momentum in the second quarter, and the Chinese government may add further measures "to stimulate growth and job creation".

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Monday that he and the European Commission offered a 35 billion euro programme for growth-enhancing measures in Greece up to 2020.

"The Commission and I myself were proposing to our Greek friends a program of 35 billion to be disbursed from now and to 2020. This is not money, to put it simply, for the budget, but real money for the real economy. This is not only about budgetary consolidation, fiscal consolidation, although this is of permanent importance - but we need growth and we need jobs in Greece" he said.

One billion could be provided in the second half of this year, Juncker noted.

West Texas Intermediate futures for August delivery holds at $60.27 (-0.18%), while Brent crude for August is at $63.32 (-0.03%) a barrel. Both managed to close with gains yesterday as investors weighed concerns about excessive supplies and hopes for an agreement between Greece and its lenders. Growing demand and reductions in new drilling helped to keep prices above $60 despite supply glut. However conditions still cannot be called favorable. That's why investors don't hope that prices will recover quickly this summer.

Oil prices declined by almost 60% between June 2014 and January 2015 and recovered by almost 35% in 2015. Although prices rebounded after setting new lows, worldwide supply still exceeds demand in a period of low global economic growth, pushing stockpiles up, weighing on prices.

Gold is currently at $1,185.70 (+0.14%) an ounce. The non-interest-paying metal ended Monday with a 1.3% drop amid gains in equities and hopes for a deal between Greece and its lenders. A deal would prevent default and reduce demand for safe haven.

Gold used to be supported by uncertainty over Greece, however yesterday Greece's government presented new budget proposals and they may form a base for an agreement by the end of this week.

If the Greek factor is eliminated, bullion will respond to its fundamentals, which don't look encouraging considering a relatively strong U.S. dollar.

Stock indices in the U.S.A. and Asia mostly advanced and their gains were broadly driven by hopes that recent proposals by Greek PM Alexis Tsipras will help Greece and its international lenders come to an agreement.

So far there is no deal and no official statements about it, but some positive remarks made by European policymakers after yesterday's summit spurred optimism among market participants.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose by 103.83 points, or 0.58%, to 18,019.78. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose by 12.86 points, or 0.61%, to 2,122.85 (health-care companies gained 0.8%). The Nasdaq Composite gained 36.97 points, or 0.70%, to close at record 5,153.97.

In Asia Hong Kong Hang Seng rose by 0.56%, or 151.36 points, to 27,232.21. China Shanghai Composite Index declined by 0.09%, or 3.91 points, to 4,474.46. Meanwhile the Nikkei rose by 1.53%, or 311.98 points, to 20,740.17.

The Shanghai index continued last week's correction caused by liquidity concerns as new curbs on margin financing and new-share listings weighed on liquidity.

Economic calendar (GMT0):

Time/ Region/ Event/ Period/ Previous/ Forecast/ Actual

00:00 Australia Conference Board Australia Leading Index April 0.0% Revised From -0.1% -3.0%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (QoQ) Quarter I 2.0% Revised From 1.9% 2.3% 1.6%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (YoY) Quarter I 6.8% 6.9%

01:35 Japan Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 50.9 49.9

01:45 China HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.2 49.4 49.6

The euro declined amid optimism regarding Greece. On Monday Greek sources said that Athens agreed to extend financial aid program by the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. However it is still unknown for how long the program will be extended. At the same time some sources reported that a deal may be reached on Wednesday and announced on Thursday.

Japanese yen fell against the dollar as the Nikkei stock index gained.

Preliminary China HSBC PMI data showed that contraction slowed down in the country's manufacturing sector in June. The index rose to 49.6 from 49.2 reported previously, while it was expected to advance to 49.4. There is some improvement, but the index remained below the 50 points mark, which separates contraction and expansion. Manufacturers continued to reduce the number of employees amid subdued demand in China and overseas.

EUR/USD: the pair has fallen to $1.1255 this morning

USD/JPY: the pair rose to Y123.75

GBP/USD: the pair fell to $1.5760

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)

07:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) June 52.8 52.6

07:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.4 49.5

07:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.0 53.0

07:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 51.1 51.3

08:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 52.2 52.2

08:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.8 53.6

10:00 United Kingdom CBI industrial order books balance June -5 1

12:00 U.S. FOMC Member Jerome Powell Speaks

12:30 U.S. Durable goods orders ex defense 0.2%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders May -0.5% -0.5%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation May 0.5% 0.6%

13:00 U.S. Housing Price Index, y/y April 0.3%

13:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 54.0 54.2

14:00 U.S. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index June 1

14:00 U.S. New Home Sales May 517 525

20:30 U.S. API Crude Oil Inventories June -2.9

23:50 Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

EUR / USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.1457 (1965)

$1.1417 (2068)

$1.1369 (1933)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.1252

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.1183 (1894)

$1.1147 (4961)

$1.1109 (2119)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date July, 2 is 55860 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,1500 (4992);

- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date July, 2 is 87095 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,1000 (12559);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.56 versus 1.55 from the previous trading day according to data from June, 22

GBP/USD

Resistance levels (open interest**, contracts)

$1.6101 (398)

$1.6003 (609)

$1.5905 (714)

Price at time of writing this review: $1.5777

Support levels (open interest**, contracts):

$1.5696 (628)

$1.5598 (806)

$1.5499 (649)

Comments:

- Overall open interest on the CALL options with the expiration date July, 2 is 22461 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,5500 (2549);

- Overall open interest on the PUT options with the expiration date July, 2 is 25715 contracts, with the maximum number of contracts with strike price $1,5100 (2113);

- The ratio of PUT/CALL was 1.14 versus 1.13 from the previous trading day according to data from June, 22

* - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange bulletin (CME) is used for the calculation.

** - Open interest takes into account the total number of option contracts that are open at the moment.

(raw materials / closing price /% change)

Oil 0.00 0.00%

Gold 1,185.10 +0.08%

(index / closing price / change items /% change)

Nikkei 225 20,428.19 +253.95 +1.26 %

Hang Seng 27,080.85 +320.32 +1.20 %

S&P/ASX 200 5,610.17 +13.17 +0.24 %

FTSE 100 6,825.67 +115.22 +1.72 %

CAC 40 4,998.61 +183.24 +3.81 %

Xetra DAX 11,460.5 +420.40 +3.81 %

S&P 500 2,122.85 +12.86 +0.61 %

NASDAQ Composite 5,153.97 +36.97 +0.72 %

Dow Jones 18,119.78 +103.83 +0.58 %

(pare/closed(GMT +3)/change, %)

EUR/USD $1,1340 -0,10%

GBP/USD $1,5823 -0,35%

USD/CHF Chf0,9213 +0,48%

USD/JPY Y123,35 +0,53%

EUR/JPY Y139,88 +0,46%

GBP/JPY Y195,17 +0,19%

AUD/USD $0,7729 -0,50%

NZD/USD $0,6863 -0,66%

USD/CAD C$1,2312 +0,38%

(time / country / index / period / previous value / forecast)

00:00 Australia Conference Board Australia Leading Index April -0.1%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (QoQ) Quarter I 1.9% 2.3%

01:30 Australia House Price Index (YoY) Quarter I 6.8%

01:35 Japan Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 50.9

01:45 China HSBC Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.2 49.4

07:00 France Services PMI (Preliminary) June 52.8 52.6

07:00 France Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 49.4 49.5

07:30 Germany Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.0 53.0

07:30 Germany Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 51.1 51.3

08:00 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 52.2 52.2

08:00 Eurozone Services PMI (Preliminary) June 53.8 53.6

10:00 United Kingdom CBI industrial order books balance June -5 1

12:00 U.S. FOMC Member Jerome Powell Speaks

12:30 U.S. Durable goods orders ex defense 0.2%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders May -0.5% -0.5%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation May 0.5% 0.6%

13:00 U.S. Housing Price Index, y/y April 0.3%

13:45 U.S. Manufacturing PMI (Preliminary) June 54.0 54.0

14:00 U.S. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index June 1

14:00 U.S. New Home Sales May 517 525

20:30 U.S. API Crude Oil Inventories June -2.9

23:50 Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes