... discussions about possible additional stimuli from the Bank of Japan. 05:00 (China) – Industrial Production for July: Data on output in China's industrial sector. This indicator reflects the health of the world's second-largest economy. Strong growth in production will indicate recovery in both domestic and external demand and may improve sentiment in commodity and currency markets among emerging nations. Conversely, a more significant slowdown in China's industry than expected will heighten concerns over global demand ...

... in Alaska will also be in focus; the geopolitical outcomes of this summit could significantly influence market sentiments. Throughout the day, attention will shift to a substantial block of statistics from the United States: retail sales, industrial production figures, as well as indices of business activity and consumer confidence will be published. On the corporate front, the end of the week is relatively quiet; following the peak reporting season in the previous days, there are fewer significant publications, allowing macroeconomic ...

... deliveries to some refineries have fallen by more than 30%. The composite index of petroleum product production, published by Rosstat without quantitative indicators, decreased by 2.7% in the first eight months of 2024. The main conclusion: Indirect indicators suggest that petroleum product production continues to decline. This is putting pressure on the gasoline market, where retail price growth is significantly outpacing the general inflation rate. The decline in production is linked to unscheduled repairs at refineries, the ...

... trends and consumer behavior. High inflation may impact the ECB’s policy stance, affecting European equities, while strong UK retail data supports consumer stocks. U.S. Industrial Production and Consumer Sentiment: Investors will closely watch U.S. production and consumer confidence data, as these indicators affect economic growth expectations. Positive sentiment and production growth support U.S. markets, while declines may raise recession concerns. China’s New Home Prices: The real estate market in China is crucial for growth, with rising prices ...

... (China): Trade data for July (exports and imports). Chinese export/import statistics will signal global demand and the condition of the second-largest economy; particularly crucial after the implementation of new tariffs. 09:00 (Germany): Industrial Production for June. The output indicator from Germany's factories and plants; a decline in production may raise recession fears in the EU, while growth will support the euro. 11:00 (Eurozone): ECB Economic Bulletin. The regulator will publish a detailed overview of the economic situation ...