Global Markets Brace for Economic Data Releases and Central Bank Meetings
The global market is bracing for a week of significant economic data releases and central bank meetings. On Friday, the August U.S. Federal Non-farm Payroll Numbers will be announced, which may indicate whether the country's labor market has softened or if last month's weak data was an anomaly.
According to Reuters, employment is expected to have climbed by 45,000 jobs in August, after falling unexpectedly by 23,000 in July. This week's economic data will also include reports on manufacturing and services activity.
The U.S. Treasury market is also a focus area, with traders testing the resolve of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to limit rising borrowing costs. The recent bond buybacks have stabilized the greenback and U.S. Treasuries, but investors remain skeptical about their impact.
In other news, the Eurozone August inflation is forecast to hit 3.3%, its highest in nearly three years, driven by elevated energy costs. This will be closely watched by the European Central Bank (ECB), which is expected to raise interest rates at its September meeting.