German 10-year bond yield fell to 3.186%, the low recorded on the 12th.

US Conference Board consumer confidence (Aug) 89.4, vs 90.2 expected; July reading revised to 90.2 from 90.8.

Israeli media say new details have surfaced that Iranian operatives allegedly plotted in December to assassinate Yair Netanyahu while he lived in South Florida. Newsmax, citing sources, reported Israeli intelligence uncovered the plot in December and notified U.S. authorities. Officials believe Iranian agents entered the Miami area and surveilled Yair Netanyahu’s residence and movements. He was under Israeli security protection and left the U.S. immediately on instruction, reportedly departing without personal belongings; he has since returned to and is now residing in Israel.