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China's NBS Manufacturing PMI climbs to 49.8 in August, Non-Manufacturing PMI steadies at 49.0Â Â
China’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in August, compared to 49.2 in the previous reading, China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday. The reading came in above the market consensus of 49.7 in the reported month.Â
Australia Private Sector Credit (MoM) came in at 0.6% below forecasts (0.7%) in July
Australia Private Sector Credit (MoM) came in at 0.6% below forecasts (0.7%) in July
China NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI remains at 49 in August
China NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI remains at 49 in August
China NBS Manufacturing PMI above expectations (49.7) in August: Actual (49.8)
China NBS Manufacturing PMI above expectations (49.7) in August: Actual (49.8)
Australia Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) came in at 1.8%, below expectations (2%) in 2Q
Australia Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) came in at 1.8%, below expectations (2%) in 2Q
Japanese Yen seems vulnerable near one-month low vs USD amid US-Japan rate gap, Iran risks
The USD/JPY pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and trades around the 160.00 psychological mark during the Asian session, just below a one-month high, touched on Friday.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7828 vs. 6.7811 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.7828 compared to Friday's fix of 6.7811 and 6.7344 Reuters estimate.
Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (YoY) up to 4.8% in August from previous 4%
Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (YoY) up to 4.8% in August from previous 4%
Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (MoM) dipped from previous 1%Â to 0.5% in August
Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (MoM) dipped from previous 1%Â to 0.5% in August
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence fell from previous 56.1 to 53.7 in August
New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence fell from previous 56.1 to 53.7 in August
New Zealand ANZ Activity Outlook fell from previous 49.3 to 48.2 in August
New Zealand ANZ Activity Outlook fell from previous 49.3 to 48.2 in August
Euro edges higher to near 1.1600 ahead of German CPI inflation release
The EUR/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.1590 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Euro (EUR) despite hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh.
Japan Large Retailer Sales up to 2% in July from previous -1%
Japan Large Retailer Sales up to 2% in July from previous -1%