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Tuesday preview: Federal Reserve, Ferguson in focus
The focus on Tuesday will shift towards central bank policy, with at least three top officials from the Federal Reserve set to deliver remarks.
Friday preview: Corporate news scarce; US personal income and spending data eyed
After a string of disappointing updates from the likes of Pearson, Imperial Brands and Pearson on Thursday, a dearth of corporate releases to end the week may be a welcome relief for investors.
Thursday preview: Mitchells & Butlers update, US Q2 GDP in focus
Attention will turn to the US on Thursday amid a dearth of UK data points, but updates from the likes of Mitchells & Butlers and Eve Sleep will keep investors busy in London.
Wednesday preview: Boohoo interims and mortgage approvals in focus
Wednesday's session will see the release of interim numbers from Boohoo, while annual meetings are scheduled at fashion retailer Joules and model train set maker Hornby.
Tuesday preview: Ifo in focus after weak manufacturing data; TUI update due
In light of Thomas Cook's collapse, a trading update from holiday firm TUI will be the main highlight on the corporate front on Tuesday, while the German Ifo will also be closely watched following the release of weak manufacturing data.
Thursday preview: BoE, Next in focus
Rate-setters at the Bank of England are expected to stay put on policy on Thursday, particularly now perhaps, given the recent jump in geopolitical risk emanating from the Middle East.
Wednesday preview: US-China trade talks, Fed meeting in focus
Traders will have their plates full on Wednesday as the 13th round of US-China trade consultations get underway in Washington DC and rate-setters at the Federal Reserve announce their latest policy decision.
Tuesday preview: UK Supreme Court, Middle East tensions in the spotlight
The focus on Tuesday will be on the UK Supreme Court's ruling on the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament for five weeks and allegations that he misled the Queen by asking her for permission to suspend the Chamber without explaining that his intent was to impede further debate on Brexit.
Friday preview: US consumer confidence, JD Wetherspoon in focus
The end of the week will see the market spotlight swivel back towards the States, where a slew of economic reports are scheduled to be released on import prices and retail sales in August, alongside a preliminary reading on consumer confidence for September.
Thursday preview: ECB, Morrisons in the spotlight
The spotlight on Thursday will be firmly on the European Central Bank's policy announcement.
Wednesday preview: US producer prices in focus
US producer price data for August will be in the spotlight on Wednesday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting on 17-18 September.
Tuesday preview: UK Parliament, Bovis Homes in focus
The market spotlight on Tuesday will continue to be on Parliament, as investors digest the results and implications of the previous night's vote on whether to hold a snap election.
Friday preview: US August jobs report, Ashmore in the spotlight
All eyes on Friday will be on the US jobs report for August, with investors keen to assess the health of the American jobs market, which has underpinned solid consumption growth thus far.
Thursday preview: US ADP jobs report, Melrose in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Thursday will shift back towards the US labour market.
Wednesday preview: UK Parliament, Barratt Developments in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be squarely on politics, especially on this side of the Pond.
Tuesday preview: UK Parliament, IQE in focus
Investors' attention will be trained on Parliament on Tuesday as MPs return from the summer recess with possibly as little as a week to try and head off the risk of a 'no deal' Brexit, be it through the legislative path or via a successful no-confidence vote against Boris Johnson.