India bonds slip for third week tracking oil, global debt rout
Friday, September 4,2026,08:10

Indian government bonds have witnessed a third straight week of decline, influenced by escalating oil prices and expectations of global interest rate hikes. Despite some domestic liquidity cushioning the Indian debt market, concerns over inflation and fiscal stability loom large due to rising crude prices. Investors are now keenly awaiting forthcoming inflation data and the outcomes of central bank policy meetings. .. read more..

India debt investors call for higher short-term borrowing to absorb excess ca...
Friday, September 4,2026,07:49

Market analysis indicates that there is a strong call for the government to boost the supply of short-duration bonds. Lenders, benefiting from excess rupee liquidity, are actively seeking viable investment options. In light of a pronounced increase in banking system liquidity surplus, the government is currently reviewing its fiscal second-half borrowing schedule, which is to be revealed later this month. .. read more..

Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees a structural bear market in US bonds. What it mean...
Friday, September 4,2026,03:53

Jefferies warned that persistent pressure on US Treasury yields could create a challenging environment for equity markets, particularly for bond-sensitive assets such as REITs. While higher yields have weighed on Singapore REITs, the brokerage sees selective opportunities in the sector and remains constructive on gold and gold-mining stocks as a hedge against potential dollar debasement. .. read more..

India bonds pause before weekly debt supply
Friday, September 4,2026,01:55

Indian government bond yields remained steady on Friday morning, with traders eyeing an impending debt sale that could reveal market demand. The recent stabilization of oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields is providing some influence on local markets. Banks are strategizing to cope with surplus liquidity, as ongoing global risks and inflation worries cast a shadow over bond market stability. .. read more..

REC set to debut tokenised corporate bond sale next week: Bankers
Thursday, September 3,2026,23:58

India will launch tokenized corporate bonds next week using blockchain technology. State-run REC aims to raise five billion rupees through these innovative debt instruments. This marks India's first debt issue with instant settlement capabilities on a blockchain. The Reserve Bank of India's digital currency will facilitate these bond transactions. Only investors with active digital wallets can participate in this upcoming sale. .. read more..

Japan Household Spending Data Due On Friday
Thursday, September 3,2026,18:03

Japan will on Friday release July numbers for household spending and leading index, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. .. read more..

Europe’s search for a new growth model
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Why change a winning team? Europe’s economic model worked so well for so long that changing it never felt particularly urgent. For decades, Europe was one of the biggest beneficiaries of globalisation. Trade became an ever-larger part of the economy, companies gained access to fast-growing markets abroad, and consumers benefited from cheap imports. Calls for ... .. read more..

Industrial producer prices up by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.4% in the EU
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Overview In July 2026, compared with June 2026, industrial producer prices increased by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.4% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2026, industrial producer prices fell by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.2% in the ... .. read more..

Eurozone business activity holds steady in August
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The eurozone private sector maintained its growth pace in August, matching July’s eight-month high, according to S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index data released today. The S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index remained at 52.0 in August, unchanged from the previous month. The reading stayed above the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction and ... .. read more..

U.S. Services Sector Growth Slows Slightly, PMI Falls Short of Forecast
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The latest release of the Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by Markit Economics has revealed a slight deceleration in the growth of the U.S. services sector, with the actual index reading coming in at 56.5. This figure, while still indicative of expansion, fell short of analysts’ forecasts, which had anticipated a reading of 56.8. The ... .. read more..

ECB’s Schnabel may depart early for IMF role, report says
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

European Central Bank executive board member Isabel Schnabel may leave her position before her term ends for a role at the International Monetary Fund, Handelsblatt reported today. The newspaper cited government and finance sources. Schnabel’s current term as executive board member is scheduled to run through the end of 2027. If she departs early, Bundesbank ... .. read more..

China: Growth recorded despite big changes
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

China’s first-half 2026 economic performance, extended through July and into August data, continues to confound simplistic narratives of weakness. Gross domestic product expanded 4.7 percent in the first six months, remaining within the official full-year target range of 4.5-5 percent. This outcome was achieved against significant global headwinds, including prolonged energy-market disruptions. The resilience is ... .. read more..

Japan services sector posts five-month activity high
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Japan’s service sector expanded at its fastest pace since March in August, according to the S&P Global Japan Services PMI released today. The Business Activity Index climbed to 52.5 from 51.2 in July, marking the third consecutive month above the 50.0 growth threshold. Service providers reported stronger increases in both business activity and new work ... .. read more..

Australia Imports Drop to 5-Month Low
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Australia’s goods imports fell 2.5% month-over-month to a five-month low of AUD 44.34 billion in July 2026, steeper than a revised 0.7% decline in the previous month amid sluggish domestic demand and soft business spending. Imports of intermediate and other merchandise goods plunged 7.8% to AUD 18.28 billion, dragged down by lower purchases of fuels ... .. read more..

Why have the US’ proposals stalled at the G20?
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The US once again turned what should have been a multilateral platform for addressing real global economic problems into a one-man show. Search for coverage of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, the US, and you are most likely met with a conveyor belt of headlines about the ... .. read more..

ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI Surpasses Expectations, Signals Growth
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The latest release of the ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has revealed a stronger-than-anticipated performance in the non-manufacturing sector, providing a positive signal for the U.S. economy. The actual figure for the index came in at 55.4, surpassing the forecasted value of 54.2. This marks a notable increase from the previous reading of 54.1, ... .. read more..

US Productivity Growth Unrevised in Q2
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

US nonfarm business-sector labor productivity rose 1.4% in the second quarter of 2026, unchanged from the preliminary estimate, following a 0.8% increase in the first quarter. Output increased 1.7% and hours worked increased 0.3%, both in line with the initial estimates..Manufacturing productivity, however, was revised up to 2.4% from a preliminary 1.9%, marking its strongest ... .. read more..

German firms face pressure from China, study says
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

German companies report growing competitive pressure from Chinese businesses, with two-thirds of surveyed firms experiencing this challenge, according to a study released Thursday by the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The survey of 1,300 companies found that 83% of industrial firms face pressure from Chinese competitors. Volker Treier, the chamber’s head of foreign trade, ... .. read more..

US Initial Jobless Claims Remain Low
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits inched up by 2,000 to 206,000 on the fourth week of August, loosely aligned with market expectations of 205,000 to hold the trend of low claim counts since dropping to the near 60-year low of 189,000 in the middle of July. Continuing claims, a gauge of outstanding unemployment ... .. read more..

China Private Sector Growth Picks Up
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The RatingDog China General Composite PMI rose to 52.1 in August 2026 from July’s four month low of 50.8, signalling a faster expansion in business activity, although growth remained below the 2026 average so far. Both the manufacturing and services sectors recorded stronger increases in output and new business in August, pointing to a broad-based ... .. read more..

China services activity beats forecast in Aug as new orders rise – RatingDog PMI
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

China’s services sector expanded faster than expected in August, with business activity and new orders strengthening and employment rising for a fourth straight month, pointing to a modest improvement in domestic demand. The {{ecl-596||RatingDog Services PMI} rose to 51.4 in August from 50.4 in July and beat forecasts of 50.6, remaining above the 50 mark ... .. read more..

Germany’s services sector slips in August amid cost pressures
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Germany’s services sector showed a slight contraction in August as businesses faced pressure from tight financial conditions, elevated costs and hesitant customers, according to a business survey released Thursday. The final S&P Global Germany Services Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 49.7 in August from 49.8 in July. The reading came in above an initial estimate ... .. read more..

China Services Growth Beats Estimates
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

The RatingDog China General Services PMI rose to 51.4 in August 2026 from 50.4 in July, which was the softest pace since September 2024, surpassing market forecasts of 50.6. However, the latest reading was the second-lowest in 14 months, though faster than in July. The increase was mainly supported by domestic demand, while foreign sales ... .. read more..

India’s GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed… Yet again,” wrote Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X, reacting to smart first quarter GDP data that came out earlier this week, widely beating forecasts, but also sparking a major controversy over its credibility. On the face of it, the 7.8% number was a shot in the arm ... .. read more..

Rapid Debt Reduction Drives Southern European Sovereign Upgrades
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

Cyprus, Greece and Portugal have each been upgraded three times by Fitch Ratings since 2022, driven primarily by rapid government debt reduction that outpaced the eurozone average, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. Debt/GDP ratios fell sharply from their 2020 peaks in all three sovereigns, leaving them well below pre-pandemic levels, in contrast to ... .. read more..

India Private Sector Growth Revised Lower
Thursday, September 3,2026,17:00

India’s HSBC Composite PMI stood at 54.3 in August 2026, down slightly from the flash reading of 54.6 but unchanged from July’s reading. The latest result signalled a solid pace of private-sector growth, although it remained the joint-slowest in 4-1/2 years and below the historical trend. Despite accelerating from July, total sales growth remained subdued, ... .. read more..

Goldman Sachs exec touts Dallas' 'really bright future' as new campus takes s...
Thursday, September 3,2026,15:04

Ericka Leslie says Goldman Sachs sees Dallas as a growth opportunity, citing vibrant talent pools along the Katy Trail and the Texas Stock Exchange. .. read more..

Preview: August non-farm payrolls by the numbers
Thursday, September 3,2026,13:52

What's expected: Consensus estimate +56K (range -25K to +121K) July -23K June +63K Private consensus estimate +45K Unemployment rate consensus estimate: 4.1% vs 4.1% prior Participation rate consensus 61.4% prior Prior underemployment U6 prior 7.9% Avg hourly earnings y/y exp +3.0% y/y vs +3.2% prior Avg hourly earnings m/m exp +0.3% vs +0.1% prior Avg weekly hours exp 34.3 vs 34.3 prior August jobs so far: ADP employment report +38K (lowest since Jan) vs +47K expected and +46K prior ISM services employment 47.8 vs 47.4 prior ISM manufacturing employment 51.2 vs 52.5 exp and 52.8 prior Challenger Job Cuts 52,881 vs 33,429 prior Philly employment +27.9 vs +10.0 prior Empire employment +9.3... .. read more..

US Job Cuts Rise in August
Thursday, September 3,2026,13:00

US-based employers announced 52,881 job cuts in August 2026 compared to 33,429 in July. However, the figure is down 38.5% compared with the same month last year and represents the lowest August month since 2022. Consumer Products led all sectors with 10,057 cuts, driven by announcements at Procter & Gamble and Estée Lauder. Food producers ... .. read more..

Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
Thursday, September 3,2026,12:22

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%. .. read more..

Treasury Announces Details Of Long-Term Securities Auctions
Thursday, September 3,2026,11:51

The Treasury Department on Thursday announced the details of this month's auctions of three-year and ten-year notes and thirty-year bonds. .. read more..

U.S. Services PMI Rises To Six-Month High In August
Thursday, September 3,2026,11:00

Service sector growth in the U.S. accelerated more than expected in the month of August, the Institute for Supply Management revealed in a report released on Thursday. The ISM said its services PMI rose to 55.4 in August from 54.1 in July, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 54.3. .. read more..

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens To Largest Since March 2025 In July
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:15

Reflecting a jump in imports and a slump in exports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in the month of July. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit surged to $88.6 billion in July from a revised $71.2 billion in June. .. read more..

Croatia Industrial Output Growth Hits 8-month High
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:12

Croatia's industrial output expanded at the fastest pace in eight months in July. The seasonally and working-day adjusted industrial production advanced 7.2 percent year-on-year in July, faster than the 4.3 percent renewed growth in June. The intermediate goods industry grew sharply by 16.6 percent from last year, and the output growth in energy accelerated to 9.1 percent from 1.2 percent. .. read more..

ISM non manufacturing PMI for August 55.4 versus 54.2 estimate. Stronger than...
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:00

Nonmanufacturing PMI prior month 54.1 Nonmanufacturing PMI for August 55.4 versus 54.2 estimate nonmanufacturing business activity 61.7 versus 59.1 last month Employment index 47.8 versus 47.4 last month New orders index 60.9 versus 57 42 last month Prices paid 72.6 versus 70.3 last month The US ISM nonmanufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in August from 54.1 last month, comfortably above the 54.2 estimate. The details show stronger activity, with business activity rising to 61.7 from 59.1 and new orders increasing to 60.9. However, prices paid also moved higher to 72.6 from 70.3, signaling more widespread cost pressures. Employment improved modestly to 47.8 from 47.4 but remained below the... .. read more..

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Inch Slightly Higher
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:47

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits crept slightly higher in the week ended August 29th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims edged up to 206,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level of 204,000. .. read more..

Cyprus Inflation Highest Since September 2023
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:31

Cyprus' consumer price inflation accelerated in August to the highest level in nearly three years amid higher transportation charges. The consumer price index climbed 3.5 percent year-on-year in August, faster than the 2.9 percent increase in July. Inflation based on transportation quickened sharply to 11.4 percent from 6.0 percent a month ago. .. read more..

UK Services Activity Growth Accelerates
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:12

The UK services activity grew at the fastest pace in four months in August reflecting an improvement in broader economic conditions, final survey data from S&P Global showed Thursday. .. read more..

Turkey Inflation Eases To 5-month Low In August
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:10

Turkey's consumer price inflation moderated slightly in August to the lowest level in five months. Consumer price inflation slowed to 31.5 percent in August from 31.8 percent in July. The annual price growth in food and non-alcoholic beverages eased to 33.8 percent from 37.5 percent. producer price inflation increased to 27.95 percent in August from 27.83 percent in July. .. read more..

U.S. Labor Productivity Jumps By 1.4% In Q2, Unrevised From Preliminary Estimate
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:43

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed the increase in U.S. labor productivity in the second quarter of 2026 was unrevised from the preliminary estimate. .. read more..

US trade deficit widens sharply in July as AI-related imports surge
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:40

The US trade deficit widened significantly in July, with a sharp increase in imports and a decline in exports that could weigh on economic growth in the third quarter. The goods and services deficit rose to $88.6 billion in July from $71.2 billion in June. The increase was driven primarily by a surge in goods imports, particularly computers, computer accessories, and semiconductors. Exports fell by $6.6 billion to $310.7 billion, while imports increased by $10.8 billion to $399.3 billion. The trade balance measures the difference between what a country exports and what it imports. Exports represent demand for domestically produced goods and services. Imports represent ... .. read more..

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens More Than Expected In July
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:37

Reflecting a jump in imports and a slump in exports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit widened significantly in the month of July. .. read more..

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Inch Up To 206,000
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:35

First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits crept slightly higher in the week ended August 29th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. .. read more..

US Initial Jobless claims 206K vs 205K estimate
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:33

Prior week 204K initial jobless claims 206K versus 205K estimate 4 week moving average 207.25K versus 205.75K continuing claims 1.779 million versus 1.790 million estimate. Prior week 1.7719 The claims data continues to show steady employment in the US. There is not a lot of hiring. There is not a lot of firing.  This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com. .. read more..

investingLive European markets wrap: Japanese yen surges higher for second st...
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:11

Headlines: USD/JPY extends fall today in drop back below 158, what's next? Bond yields pull back from the highs as focus turns to US jobs report next WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis: Bears Favored Below $90 Gold upside remains limited by Fed rate hike risks and Iran war; traders await US CPI for next direction Nasdaq's fate hinges on US CPI and Middle East conflict as growth expectations deteriorate Swiss inflation nudges up in August amid higher energy prices Euro area business activity keeps steadier in August, reaffirms ECB policy pathway Markets: JPY leads, USD lags on the day WTI crude up 2.2% to $93.02 US 10-year yields down 2 bps to 4.774% Gold up 1.3% to $4,443 European indices mixed... .. read more..

Austria GDP Shrinks 0.1% In Q2
Thursday, September 3,2026,07:42

The Austrian economy marked a renewed contraction in the second quarter, revised from a stagnation estimated initially. Gross domestic product decreased 0.1 percent in the June quarter after a revised 0.1 percent increase in the March quarter. The economic output was mainly dampened by a further rise in energy prices. .. read more..

Malaysia Central Bank Keeps Rate Steady
Thursday, September 3,2026,06:57

Malaysia's central bank retained its key interest rate for the seventh straight policy session on Thursday. The Monetary Policy Committee of Bank Negara Malaysia decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75 percent. .. read more..

Russian Service Sector Recovers In August
Thursday, September 3,2026,06:45

Russia's services activity expanded for the first time in six months in August amid a fresh upturn in news sales. The services purchasing managers' index, or PMI, rose to 51.3 in August from 49.0 in July. New orders showed a renewed increase in August on the back of strengthening demand conditions. The latest rise in new sales boosted business expectations for the year ahead. .. read more..

Eurozone Producer Price Inflation Accelerates
Thursday, September 3,2026,06:41

Eurozone producer price inflation accelerated in July, largely reflecting the surge in energy prices, Eurostat reported Thursday. .. read more..

Eurozone Private Sector Logs Robust Growth
Thursday, September 3,2026,06:26

The euro area private sector posted robust growth in August as the industrial economy gained momentum and services activity expanded for a second consecutive month, final survey data from S&P Global showed Thursday. The final composite output index posted 52.0 in August, unchanged from July's eight-month high and slightly down from the flash score of 52.1. .. read more..