The US dollar has risen by 1% against the Japanese yen, with the latest quote at 159.32.

CME Group will expand round-the-clock trading to include 100-ounce silver futures.

Egypt's Ministry of Energy: Egypt will launch the Meleiha gas plant next month.

Reuters survey: The yield on the US two-year Treasury note is expected to drop to 4.07% within three months, 3.92% within six months, and 3.80% within one year (the July survey indicated 4.00%, 3.90%, and 3.85% respectively).

Reuters survey: 18 out of 22 bond strategists say that over the next three months, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond is more likely to exceed expectations than fall below them.