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Chinese equities are down slightly from a one-month high after Caixin PMI data comes in at its lowest level for eight months. The embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden has reportedly tranferred money to creditors for payments on two USD bonds in order to avoid its potential first ever default. Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk officially replaces LVMH as Europe’s most valuable company. It also announces that its best-selling weight loss drug WeGovy will now be available in the UK. And we are live at the IAA in Munich where Xpeng President Brian Gu tells CNBC the Chinese car maker is planning to expand into the prestigious German autos market.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. sees a surprise jump in unemployment numbers with softer hourly earnings data which prompts expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause its rate hiking cycle this month. NEC director Lael Brainard says the economy remains resilient and stable. Chinese property developer Country Garden has reportedly struck a deal to extend on-shore bond payments, pushing shares to a three-week high. Asian equities, led by the Hang Seng, are higher as a result. We are live at the Ambrosetti Forum on the shores of Lake Como where Italian deputy PM Antonio Tajani has told CNBC his country is considering withdrawing from China’s Belt & Road Initiative. Meanwhile, European Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni claims the EU economy can avoid recession, despite the marked downturn seen in Germany. We are also live at the Munich Auto Show where an increased Chinese presence is drawing attention. However the CEOs of Mercedes and BMW tell CNBC that they remain unfazed by the new competition.See Privacy Policy at https

The Chinese yuan hits a three-week high after Beijing announces it will be cutting its FX reserve ratio in a bid to prop up its currency while the country’s banks move to support the troubled property sector. We are live at the Ambrosetti Forum on the shores of Lake Como where economist Joseph Stiglitz tells CNBC he doubts whether China possesses the correct economic personnel to guide the country out of its current downturn. U.S. monthly inflation moves higher, causing Treasury yields to rise as a result ahead of today’s important non-farm payrolls data. The Nasdaq suffers its worst monthly performance of the year so far as interest rate expectations remain pessimistic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS reveals its first set of quarterly results following its emergency takeover of rival Credit Suisse, posting a Q2 net profit of $29bn. It also announces it plans to keep the Credit Suisse domestic bank going. A revised Q2 GDP reading in the U.S. comes in softer than expected while private payrolls slow sharply for August as the labour market begins to cool. The S&P 500 is on track for a fourth consecutive day in the green ahead of tomorrow’s key U.S. jobs report. Chinese manufacturing contracts for a fifth month in a row but not by as much as feared amid a downward trend in the property sector. And in tech news, the Biden administration prohibits A.I. chips exports to certain Middle Eastern countries over national security fears of Chinese access to the resources.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. equities enjoy their biggest one-day gain in almost 3 months after a fall in labour market data boosts hopes that the Fed may pause its rate hike cycle. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has warned that China has become ‘uninvestible’ because of its barriers to business which are reportedly causing U.S. companies to shun the country. In a landmark case, a U.S. federal appeals court overturns the SEC’s decision to block crypto investment firm Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF. Chevron decides to move staff from its three oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Idalia approaches the coast of Florida, potentially strengthening to a Category 4 storm. We hear exclusively from ABB CEO Bjorn Rosengren who says business in China remains soft due to problems in the property and construction sectors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. equities begin the week in the green as investors attempt to regain ground ahead of a crucial inflation report later this week. U.S. commerce secretary Gina Raimondo visits China, opening the door for dialogue announcing formal working groups to ease trade tensions. However, she said Washington would not compromise on national security. Grocery inflation slows in the UK, relieving some of the pressure on the BoE to keep hiking rates. And in autos news, China’s largest-selling brand BYD sees H1 profits surge by 200 per cent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dow’s rally is short-lived with the index now posting its worst day since March. Nvidia’s stellar quarterly numbers have been rapidly overshadowed by concerns over the Fed’s next rate move. In Jackson Hole, policy makers are split over whether interest rate hikes have gone far enough. Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker tells CNBC that rates should remain steady. Former U.S. President, Donald Trump, surrenders to authorities in Georgia over racketeering and conspiracy charges in the state, posing for the first ever presidential mugshot before being bailed. In energy news, concerns over waning Chinese demand weigh on oil prices while India’s oil and gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri tells our colleagues in Asia that his country’s supply is well diversified away from reliance on Russia.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nvidia shares soar in extended trade following the chip maker’s bumper Q2 which saw it hike guidance. CEO Jensen Huang tells investors on a conference call that the company is only getting started. U.S. equities were buoyed by the news and Treasury yields eased. Investors now turn to the Jackson Hole central bankers’ symposium for further signs about the Fed’s monetary policy strategy. A private plane allegedly carrying the Wagner Group’s leader Yevgeny Prigozhin crashes in Russia’s Tver region near Moscow, killing ten people. Mercenary chief Prigozhin had led a brief coup attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin in June. And in the U.S. Republican presidential candidates clash in the first debate ahead of 2024’s election with frontrunner former president Donald Trump deciding to skep the event in Milwaukee.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benchmark U.S. yields are touching 16-year highs ahead of this year’s Jackson Hole symposium. Meanwhile Japan’s 10-year JGB yield is at its highest level since early 2014. In tech news, Nvidia shares pare back slightly from record levels with option traders considering double-digit news should the chipmaker falter with earnings results. U.S. retail giant Macy’s posts a Q2 net loss warning that shoppers will become more discerning and price-driven in H2. In Spain, the King greenlights the conservative opposition to form a new government following last month’s inconclusive election. Chinese President Xi Jinping assures BRICS counterparts over his country’s recent economic effort and pledges to reinforce ties within the bloc.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nasdaq posts its biggest one-day gain in almost a month despite Treasury yields climbing further. The 10-year yield hits levels not seen since 2007. Chip maker Arm unveils its regulatory filings in preparation for its Wall Street listing next month in what could be the largest tech IPO since Alibaba. The ratings agency S&P has downgraded 5 U.S. banks and lowers its forecast for several more, citing tighter credit conditions. BHP profits plunge while Australia’s largest oil and gas company Woodside delivers record H2 results. CEO Meg O’Neill tells CNBC that talks with trade unions have been constructive. And BRICS nations meet for a two-day summit in Johannesburg with plans to expand the bloc to act as a counterweight to the Western G-7.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China attempts to halt the decline in its property sector, but it defies expectations by slashing its one-year loan prime rate by less than expected and leaving the 5-year rate unchanged. The Hang Seng reacts negatively as a result, slumping to a new nine-month low as investor concerns deepen. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to attend the first GOP primary debate in a bid to upstage the party’s opening event. The U.S 30-year Treasury bond yield hits its highest level since 2011, ahead of this week’s central bankers’ symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Market rallies in the U.S. have stalled with 2 per cent weekly declines while Asian equities are on course for their third consecutive week of losses as rate woes and a growing debt crisis stoke investors’ fears. In China, property giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. with state-owned developers warning of large losses throughout the sector. Japan’s core inflation eases which boosts hopes that the BoJ may keep benchmark rates on hold. And in crypto news, Bitcoin tumbles by up to 9 per cent following SpaceX’s decision to sell off its $373m holding in the company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cracks appear following the publishing of the Fed’s July meeting minutes with two officials breaking from consensus, urging a pause on hiking. The U.S. Treasury yield hits a 15-year high while markets plunge on the news. In Japan, the yen slumps to a new 9-month low prompting calls for BoJ stimulus. This, as monthly Japanese exports fall for the first time in two years. In U.S. retail news, Target sees its shares slide which puts an end to six years of revenue growth. Walmart is set to post its data later today.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. retail numbers come in strong, seeing the largest gains since January. However, Fitch Ratings has warned it may need to downgrade top-tier U.S. banks which causes shares to dip. The Dow breaks a three-day winning streak as a result to come in lower. Minneapolis Fed Chair Neel Kashkari reiterates that it is too early to say the Fed is done with its hiking cycle. Further woes in China as new home prices slip prompting calls for support to prop up the sector. Global investment banks have cut their forecasts for Chinese growth. And UK inflation expectations are up following record wage growth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is more economic disappointment coming out of China where policy makers have cut the rate of its mid-term lending facility and youth unemployment data publishing has been suspended. Former U.S. president Donald Trump is hit with a fourth indictment. A grand jury in the state of Georgia has charged him with felony racketeering and various conspiracy charges. We hear from Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis who says Disney CEO Bob Iger should drop his lawsuit against the state of Florida and labels China an adversary. And in tech news, Nvidia shares are up as Saudi Arabia and the UAE reportedly order thousands of semi-conductors form the Silicon Valley chip giant.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese property developer Country Garden suspends bond trading as an escalating debt crisis sends shares to a record low and the broader equity market into the red. Goldman Sachs says it expects a Fed rate cut in Q2 next year, while earnings season turns to the big-box retailers this week for clues on the state of the economy. Litigation mounts at UBS as Credit Suisse retail investors prepare to lodge a fresh legal claim against the Swiss lender's rushed rescue as soon as today. And Softbank is reportedly in talks to buy Vision Fund's 25 percent stake in chip design company Arm, ahead of its Nasdaq listing next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS has removed the safety net, voluntarily scrapping the cash provision agreement with the Swiss National Bank. The country's federal council confirmed taxpayers will no longer bear any risks from the Credit Suisse collapse. Wall Street welcomes a softer than expected inflation print, with major indices posting their first positive session in three, fueling hopes the Fed will pause rates hikes at its September meeting. X Corp's Linda Yaccarino insists she has full autonomy as CEO of the Elon Musk-owned company, and tells CNBC in an exclusive interview that major advertisers including Coca Cola are returning to the platform. And fashion giant Tapestry strikes an $5.8 billion deal to acquire Versace's parent company Capri, hoping to reach new parts of the luxury sector.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disney shares gained in extended trade after the firm hiked prices for its streaming services. However the entertainment giant revealed a larger than expected subscriber loss, with CEO Bob Iger pledging to sharpen his focus. U.S stocks slipped ahead of today’s key inflation print, as Wall Street looks for signs the Fed's rate hikes are taking hold. Siemens misses industrial profit forecasts in the third quarter, with CEO Roland Busch telling CNBC waning Chinese demand had a material impact on order intake. And Beijing hits out at President Biden, following an executive order curbing U.S. investment in Chinese tech, with China saying it reserves the right to retaliate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese economy tips into deflation for the first time in over two years with consumer prices -0.3%, heaping further pressure on Beijing to step up the stimulus. Bank stocks lead Wall Street into the red after Moody's cuts the credit rating of ten regional lenders, while Italy's government partially backtracks on its planned bank windfall tax after lenders see heavy losses in Tuesday's session. Disney's ESPN partners with Penn Entertainment to launch its first sports betting book, with CEO Bob Iger looking to rejuvenate the House of Mouse ahead of key earnings later today. And Novo Nordisk shares hit a fresh record high, jumping 17% after unveiling positive results from its weight loss treatment Wegovy, cementing the Danish heavyweight as Europe's second largest company by market cap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese exports post their biggest decline since the onset of the pandemic, plunging more than 14% in July while imports also come in much worse than expected. Wall Street snaps back with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 ending four-day losing streaks as hopes for a soft landing take hold. And the Bank of England's Chief Economist warns food price inflation will only fall as far as 10% this year, as a fresh survey shows U.K. retail sales at their lowest level in 11 months.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.