UK data - Lloyds Business barometer for August 1 (prior 13)

Lower-tier data from the UK so far today.

Lloyds Bank Business Barometer 1% in August, a big drop from its 13% in July

• And to its lowest level since December 2011

Lloyds comment on the data:

• "We have seen a dip in overall business confidence this month, with firms appearing less positive about their own trading prospects and the broader economy"