Airbus reported adjusted EBIT of 2.43 billion euros for the second quarter, exceeding the market expectation of 2.18 billion euros.

Bank of Canada meeting minutes: Some members expressed concerns about signs of rising medium-term inflation expectations, but all members agreed that long-term inflation expectations remain well-anchored.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Over the past week, 13 million barrels of crude oil have been exported daily from the Gulf region.

On the eve of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, the three major U.S. stock indices narrowed their losses while spot gold and silver surged sharply. In terms of news, White House National Economic Council Director Hassett stated: "We expect prices to face downward pressure."

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,050.00 per ounce mark, now quoted at $4,050.49 per ounce, up 0.55% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,047.90 per ounce, up 0.23% on the day. Spot silver has just broken through the $58.00 per ounce mark, now quoted at $58.01 per ounce, up 1.62% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract is now quoted at $58.26 per ounce, up 1.27% on the day.