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U.S.:

New nonfarm jobs created 850,000 in June, up from 559,000 the previous month, with 725,000 expected.

Unemployment rate in June 5.9%. Expected 5.6%, up from 5.8% in the previous month.

Average hourly wages in June +0.3%. Expected +0.4% after +0.5% in the previous month (m/m).

Trade balance in May $-71.2 bn. Expected $-71.0 bn, down from $-68.9 bn in previous month.

Canada:

Building permits in May -14.8%. Expectation was +0.3% after -0.5% in the previous month (m/m).

Trade balance in May CA$-1.40 bn. Expected CA$0.80 bn, down from CA$-0.59 bn in the previous month.

Now ::: Discussion forum with ECB President Christine Lagarde, Aix-en-Provence.

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