Currencies
UK mortgage approvals tick lower in June
UK mortgage approvals fell in June, albeit less than expected, according to data released by UK Finance.
FX round-up: Aussie recovers from overnight weakness after CPI falls short
The Aussie lost some ground against the US dollar in overnight trading as figures showed quarter-on-quarter inflation missed expectations of 0. 4% with a print of just 0. 2%.
Trump to ban transgender people from serving in US military
US President Donald Trump has announced that transgender people will no longer be allowed to serve in the country’s military as the medical costs are too high.
US new homes sales rise less than expected in June
Sales of new US single-family homes rose a little less than expected in June, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Apple to build three new US plants, Trump says
US tech giant Apple will build three major manufacturing plants in the country , according to President Donald Trump.