Kremlin says Russia has no hostile plans toward Europe.

France's July trade balance due in 10 minutes.

Global X ETFs senior investment strategist Mark Chokoum says roughly 68% of Australian household wealth is tied to residential property, creating a concentrated shock risk. House prices have fallen for five consecutive months; with borrowing costs rising, that concentration can amplify financial stress. Mortgage stress is now the main reason Australians seek financial assistance and some lenders report deterioration in >90‑day mortgage delinquency rates. Chokoum said it is premature to label this a housing or mortgage crisis but the signals merit close monitoring.