Financial Diary
Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls in focus
US and Chinese data were set come back into focus, with the latest monthly jobs report in the former perhaps more important than usual for markets in the run-up to the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting at the end of September.
Week ahead: Jackson Hole conference, UK surveys in focus
Markets are likely to turn their attention back towards the US Federal Reserve in the coming week.
Week ahead: UK claimant count, retail sales data in focus
Investors in Sterling assets will be treated to a barrage of economic data in the coming week, including some of the first data points referencing the period of time post the referendum vote, although recent moves by the BoE and speculation surrounding an upcoming boost from fiscal spending might limit any reactions.
Week ahead: Chinese data in focus
China will take over as the main driver of markets - barring any surprises - over the coming week, with investors waiting on the release of a raft of economic indicators which might help them to gauge the health of Asia´s largest economy.