Economic calendar (GMT0):

03:00 Australia RBA Assist Gov Lowe Speaks

06:00 Germany Gfk Consumer Confidence Survey July 8.5 8.6 8.9

06:00 Switzerland UBS Consumption Indicator May 1.72 1.77

The U.S. dollar traded mixed against the most major currencies. The U.S. currency was supported by the yesterday's strong U.S. economic data. The CBI consumer confidence index climbed to 85.2 in June from a reading of 82.2 in May. That was the highest level since January 2008.

New home sales in the U.S. jumped 18.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 504,000 units. That was the highest level since May 2008.

The New Zealand dollar traded slightly higher against the U.S dollar in the absence of any major economic reports in New Zealand.

The Australian dollar traded lower against the U.S. dollar in the absence of any major economic reports in Australia. The U.S. currency was supported by the yesterday's strong U.S. economic data.

The Japanese yen traded mixed against the U.S. dollar. The corporate service price index (CSPI) in Japan increased 3.6% in May, exceeding expectations for a 3.2% gain, after a 3.4% rise in April.

EUR/USD: the currency pair traded mixed

GBP/USD: the currency pair declined to $1.6959

USD/JPY: the currency pair traded mixed

The most important news that are expected (GMT0):

10:00 United Kingdom CBI retail sales volume balance June 16 25

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders May -0.6% -0.1%

12:30 U.S. Durable Goods Orders ex Transportation May +0.3% +0.3%

12:30 U.S. Durable goods orders ex defense May -0.8%

12:30 U.S. PCE price index, q/q (Finally) Quarter I +1.3% +1.3%

12:30 U.S. PCE price index ex food, energy, q/q (Finally) Quarter I +3.1% +3.1%

12:30 U.S. GDP, q/q (Finally) Quarter I -1.0% -1.7%