Moody's: Outlook is negative on UK credit rating

Chicago-area business activity unexpectedly expanded

USA, CB: Consumer Confidence Index up 65,9 in July from 62,7 in June

USA, CB: Present Situation Index stands at 46,2 in July vs 46,6 in June

USA, CB: Expectations Index improved up 79,1 in July from 73,4 in June

Germany: Merkel coalition against ESM funding from ECB via banking license