美国8月新屋开工总数年化 127.5万户，预期130.9万户，前值由123.9万户修正为130.9万户。

布伦特原油日内跌超1.00%，现报99.56美元/桶；WTI原油日内跌0.68%，报95.85美元/桶。

XTB analyst Kathleen Brooks says the Bank of England is likely to hold rates at 3.75% today but may signal a November hike. Brooks argues a move this week would be futile because inflation is being driven by global oil prices beyond the Bank's control. Governor Bailey has warned continued oil gains and drought-driven food costs could push inflation above 4% this year. Brooks said a US-Iran peace deal would be the only near-term development likely to avert UK rate increases in the coming months.