The lone data point of the day is out at the top of the hour. July existing home sales are expected at a 5.15m pace compared to 5.08m in June.
Ahead of the data, USD/JPY climbed through minor resistance at the European high of 97.68 but there are Japan-based offers from 97.70 to 97.75. Stronger offers are ahead of 98.00.
Existing home sales