What’s Moving the Markets in the Last Week of August: Data, Earnings & Opportunities
As August draws to a close, global markets face a packed schedule of economic data and major corporate earnings. From GDP releases to inflation figures and tech earnings, each update carries the potential to shift sentiment, fuel volatility, and open fresh trading opportunities.
Key Events in Focus:
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Tuesday, 26 Aug – U.S. Durable Goods Orders (July) & CB Consumer Confidence (August)
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Wednesday, 27 Aug – Russia GDP (June) + Earnings: Nvidia, CrowdStrike
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Thursday, 28 Aug – Swiss GDP (Q2), U.S. GDP (Q2 – 2nd Estimate) + Earnings: Marvell Technology
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Friday, 29 Aug – Inflation spotlight with Japan Tokyo Core CPI (August), Germany CPI (August), U.S. PCE Price Index (July), Chicago PMI (August), and Canada GDP (June)
Why it matters:
Each release has the potential to move markets and influence sentiment going into September. Economic data and earnings from major tech companies will be key drivers of volatility and trading opportunities.
Stay updated with VCG Markets as we track the data that moves global markets.
