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US July retail sales volumes jump past forecasts
The US consumer continued spending freely in July, particularly on motor vehicles and building materials.
North Korea to watch US actions before deciding on Guam missile launch
According to North Korea's official news agency KCNA, Kim Jong-un has received paperwork from his army containing its plans to fire missiles towards Guam.
Chinese credit growth slows July
Credit growth in China rose slightly last month but economists expected the long-term downwards trend would reassert itself, weighing on growth.
Bank rate hike odds recede as inflation remains unmoved
UK inflation surprisingly held steady in July, reducing some of the pressure on the Bank of England for a rate hike but keeping up the squeeze on household budgets.
US Defence Secretary Mattis tells North Korea it's 'game on' over Guam
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis cautioned North Korea that it would be "game on" if the rogue nation fired missiles towards the US or its territories, including Guam.