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Europe close: Stocks end mixed, investors eye German elections
European shares finished on a mixed note even after eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
US consumer sentiment little changed in August, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the States was virtually unchanged in August, as Americans continued to try and anticipate the winner of the next presidential elections.
Friday preview: US, euro area inflation data in focus
The flow of economic data will pick up at the end of the week with inflation readings due out on either side of the Atlantic.
Europe close: Stocks edge up as investors wait on Nvidia
Stock markets on the Continent ended the session a tad higher as investors waited on the results of US tech bellwether Nvidia.
Thursday preview: Nvidia results, US treasury auction in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday would be on the latest quarterly results out of US semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia.
Wednesday preview: Fedspeak, Prudential in focus
The economic calendar on Wednesday will be sparse with only a smattering of risk events for investors to keep tabs on.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Hezbollah, Economic pain, Wealth tax
Approximately 100 Israeli fighter jets launched strikes on around 270 targets located in over 40 southern Lebanese towns and villages. The set of strikes was one of the biggest between the two sides since fighting resumed in October. The bulk of the strikes were against short-range rocket launchers that could be used to hit northern Israel. In response, terrorist group Hezbollah fired over 320 Katyusha rockets at 11 military targets inside Israel. Most projectiles were stopped or hit open areas.
Sector movers: Cyclicals to the fore as Fed chief adopts forceful tone
Cyclicals paced gains at the end of the week after Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, confirmed that investors could expect a first interest rate cut for this cycle when rate-setters in the US next met.
Europe close: Stocks extend gains as Fed chief signals rate cuts lie ahead
European stocks pushed higher still at the end of the week after the head of America's central bank clearly signalled that a first interest rate cut in the current cycle was coming in September.
Week ahead: US PCE inflation data, German IFO index in focus
The outlook for inflation in the US would continue to be in focus during the last week of August.
'The time has come', Fed's Powell says
"The time has come for policy to adjust" the head of America's central bank said, an unmistakable signal that interest rates were set to start being reduced.
Friday preview: BoE and BoJ governors, Fed's Powell in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week will be on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, with the governors of the Bank of England, Bank of Japan and the President of the US Federal Reserve due to deliver speeches.
Citi says risk/reward in US dollar longs 'attractive'
Analysts sounded a positive note on the outlook for the US dollar, pointing out a mix of potential catalysts that might provide support.
Olympics deliver unexpected boost to euro area PMIs in August
Economic activity in the euro area picked up unexpectedly last month, mainly due to the boost from the Olympics, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Thursday preview: Global PMIs, ECB minutes in focus
The market spotlight on Thursday would be on a raft of preliminary survey results for manufacturing and services in the month of August due out in the UK, euro area and US.
Europe close: Moderate gains as investors wait on Fed minutes, Powell
European stocks were a tad higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve later in the evening for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Sector movers: Big Oil proves biggest drag amid demand concerns
Big Oil was the biggest drag on the FTSE 350 amid concern about global oil demand.
Tuesday preview: Euro area CPI, China rate decision in focus
The market spotlight on Tuesday will be on a final reading for euro area consumer prices.