Robust China data and rally in Asian and US markets are expected to help European stocks.
Expected positive China economic data and lower scale of Fed tapering add to optimism.
Markets to track US Congress vote on military action in Syria, on 9 September.
Disappointing US nonfarm payrolls may pour cold water on QE tapering by the Federal Reserve.
NIESR says UK GDP grew 0.9% in three months to August, though risks from eurozone remain.
As world markets wobble over worries the stimulus drip will be turned off, IBTimes UK's Michael Klimes asks if the fear is overblown.
Market participants to track widely-watched US nonfarm payrolls data today.
Better-than-expected US data may force Fed to trim its asset purchases in September.
World leaders meet in St. Petersburg to discuss Syria and the global economy.
Indian equities rise on hopes of financial reform.
Markit service sector PMI hits highest growth rate since before the financial crisis as UK recovery dawns.
OECD expects growth in major advanced economies to build further in second half, but warns of major risks.
Stock and commodity markets volatile over possible US strike on Syria.
Gold remains safe investment hedge in times of economic uncertainty.
Manmohan Singh tells parliament fundamentals of Asia's third largest economy remain strong.
Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index opened 0.2% higher
David Cameron losing parliamentary vote on Syria stuns US.
Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis revises up Q2 GDP growth to 2.5%.
Market participants to track speeches by US Federal Reserve presidents against backdrop of Syria uncertainty.
Conference Board index lifts as US economy adds more jobs and earnings prospects improve
Russia G20 summit to discuss repercussions of tight central bank monetary policy on emerging markets.
Markets boosted by hopes of US continuing bond buying programme following downward trend in home sales.