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1507 ENTRIES · UPDATED 2026.09.28

589 Italy: Rate of growth in new business reaches almost two-and-a-half year high in AugustPMI® data by S&P Global indicated that the Italian services economy gained growth momentum in August. There was a faster expansion in business activity signalled by the survey's headline index, which reached its highest level since April 2023. This was underpinned by a similarly 2026.09.03 590 France: Weaker demand for services weighs on activity in AugustPMI® survey data from S&P Global signalled a sharper decline in services activity levels across France during August. Pulling output lower was a fresh decrease in demand, in part due to the extreme heat witnessed during the month. Meanwhile, inflation showed a stubbornness as rat 2026.09.03 591 German employment growth resumes in August amid sustained upturn in demandThere were some signs of improvement across the German services sector in August, with a sustained upturn in new business leading firms to take on additional staff for the first time in eight months, according to the latest PMI® survey results. Business activity showed another fr 2026.09.03 592 Solid euro area growth continues into AugustAugust provided another set of positive PMI® survey data for the eurozone. Private sector business activity growth kept pace with that seen in July, which was the fastest in eight months. Employment expanded for the first time in the yearto-date, supported by another month of sol 2026.09.03 593 Fastest upturn in UK service sector output since AprilService providers recorded a further expansion of business activity and incoming new work during August, which extended the recovery from a soft patch in the second quarter of 2026. Signs of a turnaround in service sector performance this summer also contributed to a rebound in b 2026.09.03 594 Britain warned it's in 'deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position ahead of 'challenging' budgetThe UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields. Rising oil prices as a result of renewed hostilities in the Iran wa 2026.09.03 595 Industrial producer prices up by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.4% in the EUIn 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 2026.09.03 596 Putin floats 'chance' at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming 'increasingly reckless'Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Thursday that there is a "chance" at "peace" with Ukraine, but said Kyiv's warnings to airlines to avoid Russian airspace amounted to "state terrorism." "Ultimately...the problem must be resolved by the countries involved in the conflict 2026.09.03 597 There Are Warsh Things I Could DoWarsh starts with his own pet cat, the rise of Artificial Intelligence to be economically and financially significant. One thing I already appreciate about the Chairman is that he has a tendency to ask the right questions. We will find out later if he gets the answers right, but 2026.09.03 598 EUR/USD: Remains on Edge Ahead of August US NFP ReportThe EUR/USD exchange rate remained on edge after a report showed that the US labor market is struggling. It also consolidated as traders waited for the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) numbers. It was trading at 1.1593, a few pips below last month’s high of 1.1710. US Nonfarm P 2026.09.03 599 Gold-colored $1 Trump coins are now available, but it will cost you more than $1 to buy oneThe U.S. Mint began selling gold-colored $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness at noon ET on Wednesday, with prices ranging from about $1.55 to $2.44 per coin. The coins, first announced in July, bear a rendering of Mr. Trump's face on the obverse side, with the in 2026.09.03 600 The Yen Squeezes Higher, Though Official Fingerprints are ElusiveThe main story today is the Japanese yen. It is sharply higher today. The move began early North America yesterday. No one claimed intervention and many, including ourselves, thought it may have been a rate check. An initial look at the BOJ’s balance sheet suggests that Japan lik 2026.09.03