Financial Market Preview - Monday 17-Aug

U.S. futures are mixed, with the Nasdaq pointing higher while the S&P 500 edges lower. Europe is set for a positive open for now. The U.S. dollar is slipping, treasury yields are lower at the long end but higher at the front end. Bonds mixed. US 10Y is 1 bp lower at 4.7%. Gilts down 3 bps. Bund is lower at 3%. Oil down, with WTI crude 0.7% lower under $82/bbl. Gold is up. Industrial metals are…