Highlights

Italy's industrial production is seen dipping 0.1 percent on the month in August following a 0.7 percent drop in July.

In the US, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business optimism index has been below the historical average of 98 for 20 months in a row. September's consensus is 91.2, little changed from 91.3 in August.

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic will participate in a moderated conversation on the U.S. economic outlook with American Bankers Association chief policy officer Naomi Camper at the ABA's Annual Convention at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT).

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari will participate in a town hall and moderated Q&A hosted by Minot State University at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT).

At 6 p.m. EDT (2200 GMT), San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly will participate in a town hall discussion in coordination with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on economic challenges facing young Americans and opportunities to foster economic resilience and prosperity for the next generation.

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