Data Void Leaves Traders In Limbo

There's very little on offer in the way of fundamental macro inputs this week. In fact, the docket in the US is almost completely empty. The only notable release is the preliminary read on University of Michigan sentiment for this month (Friday). That'll be eyed for evidence of any further deterioration in consumer moods. Both the Michigan poll and the Conference Board survey suggest Americans are trepidatious and divided, a situation that isn't likely to resolve between now and the election.