Global Economic Indicators to Influence Investor Sentiment This Week

The week ahead in global economics promises to be eventful, with several key indicators set to influence investor sentiment. In Thailand, the GDP growth rate for Q2 is expected to slow down to -0.6%, following a revised 0.6% in Q1. Japan's GDP growth rate for Q2 is projected to remain steady at 0.5%, while the industrial production in June showed a decline of 12.4% month-over-month.

The UK and US economies will also be under scrutiny, with unemployment rates and inflation data due out. The UK's unemployment rate is expected to rise to 4.9%, while the US's building permits and housing starts for July are forecast to increase to 1.374M and 1.427M, respectively.

The European Central Bank (ECB) will also release its monetary policy meeting accounts, which may provide insights into future interest rate decisions. The ECB's current account for June showed a deficit of €6.2 billion, while the core inflation rate in July is expected to remain steady at 2.4%.