ECB credit survey: Banks in the Eurozone tightened credit standards in the second quarter due to concerns over geopolitics and energy prices. Corporate loan demand increased in the second quarter, but the proportion of rejected loan applications also rose. Banks expect credit standards for all loan categories to tighten further in the third quarter. Housing loan demand dropped sharply in the second quarter and is expected to decline further in the third quarter.

British Pound trades near three-month top as fading Fed hike bets undermine USD

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1,760.00/oz mark and is now quoted at $1,760.45/oz, up 0.68% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is currently quoted at $1,771.2/oz, up 0.81% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,410.00/ounce mark, currently quoted at $4,410.13/ounce, up 0.78% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,466.30/ounce, up 0.65% on the day.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,400.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,400.02/oz, up 0.55% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,456.20/oz, up 0.43% on the day.