- GDP updates for the US, Germany and France
- Euro area economic sentiment and German Ifo
- US durable goods orders
- South Korea monetary policy
- Jackson Hole symposium
The coming week will see GDP estimate updates for the US, Germany and France for a more accurate view into the extent of the economic collapse during the second quarter. Markets will, however, focus their minds on business surveys and a virtual meeting of global central bankers to gauge recovery paths going forward as well as glean what monetary policymakers' latest view is regarding the global economy.
The Jackson Hole symposium, to be held virtually, will be watched for any signs of future policy changes at the Fed in particular, and broader guidance on global monetary policy.
Flash IHS Markit US PMI indicated a solid rise in private sector growth during August, with services business activity returning to expansion. Alongside robust retail sales and housing data for July, eyes now turn to durable goods orders, personal income and spending updates for more clues as to the strength of the recovery heading into the third quarter. However, there remain concerns as to the durability of momentum gained amid efforts to contain COVID-19 infection cases. The Republican National Convention meanwhile will also gather interest in the run up to November's election.
In Europe, after flash PMI data signalled a loss of momentum in eurozone growth in August, analysts will look to a slew of sentiment surveys across the eurozone's three largest economies for further guidance on the progress of any recovery. Meanwhile, a speech by the Bank of England governor will provide clues as to the central bank's latest thinking on negative interest rates as a viable policy tool.
In Asia, data releases on trade, industrial production and retail sales are among the highlights, but analysts will also be monitoring sentiment surveys in South Korea, Japan and Indonesia to appraise the prospect of further economic recovery in the region. Flash PMI data for Japan and Australia indicated weakness in economic activity midway through the third quarter.
Industrial profits for July in China will also draw scrutiny for signs of improvement in the industrial sector. A decision on monetary policy will meanwhile come from the Bank of Korea.
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