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ECB sources say quarterly forecasts are for growth barely above 1.0%
The European Central Bank will guide towards lower growth and a slower return to price stability when rate-setters meet to decide on policy on Thursday.
US producer prices edge past forecasts in August
Wholesale prices in the US edged higher last month despite sharp declines in both food and energy inflation, but economists said that the "inflation threat" lay in consumer prices and not at the producer level.
US President chastises 'boneheads' at the Federal Reserve
The US President reiterated its criticism of the country's central bank in the middle of the week, arguing that short-term interest rates should be cut into negative territory.
UK parliament suspension unlawful - Scottish court
The UK parliament was unlawfully suspended by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Scotland’s highest civil court ruled on Wednesday.
Number of 'quits' in US hits new high in July, JOLTS survey shows
US job market conditions continued to be tight in July, according to the results of a closely-followed survey.
White House's Kudlow sees scope for 'something positive' coming out of US-China talks
National economic council director, Larry Kudlow, confirmed that top US and Chinese trade officials would meet in early October and said he saw the potential for "something positive" to come out of thirteenth round of negotiations.
Deutsche Bank cutting jobs in fixed-income unit
Deutsche Bank AG is cutting dozens of traders and salespeople in its global fixed-income ranks as part of the firm’s overhaul.
China's central bank cuts lenders' reserve ratios again
China's central bank on Friday announced a reduction in the reserves that banks are required to keep on deposit in a fresh move to stimulate the nation's economy.
US-China trade contacts set to resume amid global growth concerns
Top trade officials from the US and China will hold face-to-face talks in coming weeks despite skepticism that any substantial progress will be made, although there appeared to be increased attention around the side-effects of the trade war on third nations.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in August - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in August, according to figures released on Friday by ADP.
Weekly US unemployment claims edge up by 1,000
Initial US jobless claims were little changed over the latest reference week, pointing to still tight conditions in the jobs market.
Bank of England scales back estimates for disorderly Brexit
The Bank of England has dialled back on its estimates for the worst case scenario for Brexit on the back of the preparations made by businesses since the end of 2018.
US trade deficit shrinks in August led by weaker demand for computers
America's shortfall in trade with the rest of the world narrowed in July, albeit due in part to weaker import demand.
China planning to cut lenders' reserve requirements again
Chinese authorities were preparing to boost their monetary policy stimulus by easing lenders' reserve requirement ratios.
Hong Kong leader set to withdraw China extradition bill
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam announced on Wednesday that she was withdrawing an extradition bill granting Beijing the power take people away into what some critics said was China's opaque legal system.
Trump says US doing well in trade negotiations, BofA-ML sees 'more pain'
America is doing well in its negotiations with the People's Republic of China and has nothing to gain by waiting until the next elections, the US President said on Tuesday.
Euro area producer prices edge up in July, but fall in France, Italy and Spain
Industrial prices across the euro area edged higher in July, but fell in three of the single currency bloc's largest economies, France, Italy and Spain.
Pound set for 'turbulent week' amid Brexit showdown
The British pound was under pressure on Monday as traders prepared for a potentially messy week of Brexit debate after a weekend filled with speculation that there may be an early election.