According to a Reuters poll: Brent crude oil prices are expected to average $83.03 a barrel in 2023 (down from $84.73 a barrel in a May survey).

The three-month U.S. dollar Libor rose 1.2 basis points to 5.54543%.

The three major U.S. stock index futures continued their gains. The Nasdaq futures rose 0.5%, the S&P 500 futures rose 0.42%, and the Dow futures rose 0.31%.

European Central Bank Governing Council Mahlouf: No signs of recession in the euro zone.

German 2-year bond yields hit their highest level since March 9 at 3.284%, up 2 basis points on the day.

Citing EPFR data, Bank of America said Japan has attracted $7.9 billion in inflows over the past four weeks, the highest four-week inflow since April 2020.

Citing EPFR data, Bank of America said last week U.S. stocks had inflows of $5 billion, bonds had inflows of $600 million and gold had outflows of $1.5 billion.

[Uncertainty about interest rate peaks increases, agencies raise 10-year U.S. bond and German bond yield expectations] Baden-Württemberg Bank LBBW senior fixed income analyst raised his forecast for 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds and German bond yields in the next three months Forecasts of Treasury yields to reflect uncertainty in central bank policy rates. "The main reason for this is the continued heightened uncertainty around the actual level of key interest rate peaks. At the same time, we do not expect a sustained upward move in yields given the risk of a further recession." LBBW for the next three months The latest forecast for the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is 3.70%, up from 3.50% previously; the 10-year German bund yield is forecast at 2.50%, up from 2.40% previously. According to data from the Tradeweb quotation platform, the yield on the 10-year German government bond is currently 2.440%, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond is 3.879%.

Pakistan Energy Minister: Long-term assistance is needed to significantly increase renewable energy generation.

The South African rand was down 1 percent on the day against the dollar.

HSBC: Continued rise in interest rates will have a negative impact on oil demand beyond 2024.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Regarding the work being done in the Ukrainian laboratory, the Pentagon has many serious questions to answer.

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Adrian is slightly stronger, likely near peak intensity.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: I see no reason to extend the Black Sea grain deal.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: If the West is so worried about food safety, it should lift the frozen fertilizers in European ports.

Citigroup: Give Apple (AAPL.O) a buy rating with a target price of $240.

COMEX silver futures fell more than 1.00% in the day and is now at $22.57 an ounce.