U.S. data:

Philly Fed manufacturing index 15.0 against expectations of 15.0, prior was 17.2

Unemployment claims 860K against expectations of 825K, prior was 884K

Building permits 1.47 million against expectations of 1.51 million, prior was 1.50 million

U.S. housing starts 1.42 million against expectations of 1.47 million, prior was 1.50 million