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Tuesday preview: Eurozone inflation, global manufacturing PMIs set for release
Economic data will be on investors' minds on Tuesday in the absence of any scheduled corporate earnings, with manufacturing purchasing managers' indices (PMIs) and a key inflation reading from Europe due out during the session.
Friday preview: US inflation data to take centre stage
Friday is set to be yet another quiet day for scheduled news among London's listed companies, so the focus again will be on economic data from the US, as investors continue to assess how incoming indicators may affect the current monetary easing cycle.
Thursday preview: Central banker speeches in focus as rate-cut speculation builds
After a quiet few days on the economic data and corporate earnings calendar, things ramp up on Thursday with a barrage of leading indicators due out in the US, along with speeches from some prominent central banks on both sides of the Pond.
Wednesday preview: BoE's Megan Greene in focus on a quiet day
Wednesday is set to be a very quiet session for both corporate earnings and economic data, though a speech from a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee will likely be closely watched.
Tuesday preview: German and US confidence figures on tap
With no blue-chip companies scheduled to report earnings, the focus of Tuesday’s session is likely to be on economy data overseas, with closely watched sentiment indicators due out in Germany and the US.
Friday preview: BoJ and PBOC rate decisions in focus
Both central banks are expected to announce that interest rates will remain unchanged.
Thursday preview: BoE, Close Brothers Group in focus
The market spotlight on Thursday will be firmly on the Bank of England as rate-setters meet to decide on policy.
Tuesday preview: US retail sales, Kingfisher in focus
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the latest industrial production and retail sales numbers out of the US.
Friday preview: US consumer confidence, UK inflation expectations in focus
Investors' focus at the end of the week will continue to be on the inflation picture Stateside.
Thursday preview: ECB, IG Group in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday will shift to the other side of the Channel, where the European Central Bank is scheduled to announce its policy decision.
Wednesday preview: US presidential debate, Dunelm in the spotlight
Overnight on Wednesday investors will be closely watching the televised US presidential debate.
Tuesday preview: UK employment, Chinese foreign trade in focus
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the latest UK employment data.
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls, Berkeley Group Holdings in focus
All eyes at the end of the week will be on the US non-farm payrolls report for August, which may decide whether the Federal Reserve opts for a 25 or 50 basis point cut when its meets in two weeks' time.
Thursday preview: US services data, Ashmore Group in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday will be on the US services sector.
Wednesday preview: Services PMIs, Direct Line Group in focus
The market spotlight in the middle of the week will be on the health of the services sector on either side of the Channel.
Tuesday preview: US factory sector, Ashtead in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on the US manufacturing sector.