美國7月營建支出月率 -0.5%，預期0%，前值由-0.10%修正爲0%。

Haakon VIII formally sworn in as King of Norway.

ECB policymaker Nagel said the slowdown in euro-area core inflation in August is a positive signal, noting services inflation has eased and there is no sign yet of second-round effects. He said the outlook for next week’s ECB rate decision is relatively predictable and in line with markets; markets have fully priced a 25bp hike. Earlier data showed euro-area headline inflation rose to 3.3% in August, reinforcing the case for a Sept. 10 hike, while core inflation excluding food and energy unexpectedly fell to 2.4%.