Highlights
German industrial production in August is expected to rise 0.8 percent on the month after a surprisingly large 2.3 percent decline in July.
In Canada, August's trade balance is seen in deficit of C$0.1 billion versus July's surplus of C$0.684 billion and June's deficit of C$1.79 billion.
In the US trade data, a deficit of $71.0 billion is expected in August for total goods and services trade which would compare with a $78.8 billion deficit in July.
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic gives remarks and participates in a moderated conversation on the economic outlook before the Atlanta consular corps luncheon at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT).
Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Susan Collins speaks before the 23rd annual Regional & Community Bankers Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 4 p.m. (2000 GMT).
Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut its policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.75 percent. The RBNZ surprised markets in August when it lowered the rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent, its first reduction since March 2020 following eight consecutive meetings of no change.
In Canada, August's trade balance is seen in deficit of C$0.1 billion versus July's surplus of C$0.684 billion and June's deficit of C$1.79 billion.
In the US trade data, a deficit of $71.0 billion is expected in August for total goods and services trade which would compare with a $78.8 billion deficit in July.
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic gives remarks and participates in a moderated conversation on the economic outlook before the Atlanta consular corps luncheon at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT).
Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Susan Collins speaks before the 23rd annual Regional & Community Bankers Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 4 p.m. (2000 GMT).
Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut its policy interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.75 percent. The RBNZ surprised markets in August when it lowered the rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent, its first reduction since March 2020 following eight consecutive meetings of no change.
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Market Focus details key factors in the coming day that will impact the economic outlook and the financial markets. These include central bank events, economic indicators, policymaker speeches as well as expected political and corporate developments.
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