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China Fears Linger as Focus on Fed Sharpens

Published 30/08/2015, 13:45
Fears over the health of the Chinese economy kept world markets on edge last week and China will remain in focus, along with the question of whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month. Those concerns sent world stocks, commodities and currencies on a roller-coaster ride last week, and reports due on Tuesday are expected to show manufacturing contracted during August in the world's second-biggest economy. Friday's U.S. non-farm payrolls report, which could help to provide clarity on the likelihood of a near-term interest rate hike, will also be in focus.

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