Asian markets

Former IMF official says China's slowdown is the biggest threat to the global economy.

Next week, markets could be dependent on the first US Presidential Debate, which is scheduled for Monday.

The US Fed signalled it could increase rates before the year-end if the labour market improves.

Analysts said that the general consensus was that the Fed would leave interest rates unchanged.

Markets were muted to BIS warning of a Chinese banking crisis.

Stock markets in China and Hong Kong were closed due to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

Nikkei 225 share average down by 1.2% at 16,414.73 points in early trading.

Traders are said to believe that the US central bank could increase interest rates in December.

Brainard wants stronger US consumer spending and increasing inflation before raising interest rates.

A minimum of three Fed officials, including board member Lael Brainard, are expected to speak today.

A Reuters poll showed that most analysts expect the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged.

Poor US ISM services and nonfarm payroll data has led traders to believe there will be no immediate rate hike.

A market analyst says Asian markets have been encouraged by better than expected post-Brexit UK and Europe data.

Investors cheer as chances of imminent interest rate rise from Federal Reserve recede.

Traders are awaiting US nonfarm payroll data which could influence the US Fed decision on interest rates.

The Nikkei slides despite data showing fall in Japanese unemployment.

The Nikkei posted its biggest one-day gain in three weeks amid a weakening of the yen.

Traders appeared to be nervous as Janet Yellen is expected to provide a hint on interest rate increase.

Yellen is expected to provide clues about the US central bank's next move on interest rates.

US new-home sales in July increased to their highest levels in nearly eight years.

Investors expect Yellen to give a hint about the timeline of the next rate increase in her speech.

Investors expect Fed chair Janet Yellen to hint at an increase in US interest rates.

Investors are now said to be looking forward to clarity from US Fed chairperson Janet Yellen on interest rate increase.

US Fed officials split on the timing of future rate increase.

New York Fed President William Dudley says the US central bank could raise interest rates as early as September.

Japan's Nikkei sees the sharpest fall following increase in the value of yen.

Gross domestic product was unchanged in the April to June period compared to the preceding 3 months.

China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.

Singapore has reduced its 2016 economic growth forecast amid Brexit and weakening global demand.

US nonfarm productivity declined at a 0.5% annual rate in the second quarter ending 30 June.