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Markets await US durable goods orders data that will shed light on state of US factory activity.

Markets participants to track the second estimate for second quarter UK GDP today.

Markets still awaiting clarity on planned QE taper by US Federal Reserve Bank

Markets await clues from the US Federal Reserve on the future pace of its QE stimulus

British engineering firm Kentz rejected Amec and M+W's takeover bid, saying both undervalued the company

Minutes from the US Federal Reserve's July policy meeting will be released on Wednesday.

Glencore Xstrata may write down the value of Xstrata assets by $7bn in its first half results

UK jobless rate expected to match BoE predictions while Rightmove warns of looming housing bubble.

Upbeat US labour market data fuels Fed Reserve QE taper fears and sparks sell-off on Wall Street.

Wednesday's data shows that France exits recession while Germany beats economic growth forecasts

Market participants to track German inflation and investor confidence data today.

Eurozone-wide GDP data is expected to show that the region's protracted recession has ended

Daniel Stewart’s chief economist says US equity market reaction to Carney’s forward guidance range from mixed to unfavourable.

Market participants in the UK will be tracking British trade balance data

Chinese government data shows exports rose 5.1% in July, compared to 3.1% drop in June.

Financial markets eagerly await BoE Governor Mark Carney's first news conference.

Australia is struggling to move away from mining-led growth, prompting the RBA to cut rates.

Economists expect the releases to remain largely unchanged from last month.

The US economy is expected to have created 184,000 jobs in July.

Share price rises as BAE forecasts Saudi jet deal completion by the end of 2013.

Korn/Ferry survey shows FTSE100 chairmen and women lamenting lack of commercial understanding among politicians.

BoE and ECB to announce interest rate decisions during the day.

The US central bank will release a statement at 1800 GMT (2 pm ET) on Wednesday.

The US central bank will announce its policy decision on Wednesday.

Bank of England, US Fed and ECB to announce interest rate decisions.

Anglo-American, BG Group, BSkyB, United Utilities, Renault and Air-France KLM will all release earnings updates.

Sanders speaks exclusively to IBTimes UK about how temporary contractors are helping businesses grow

MI5 and GCHQ directors urge FTSE 350 companies to increase boardroom awareness of cyber security threats.

British Land buys up Paddington estate with development potential as confidence builds in economy.

French flash composite PMI rises to 17-month high of 48.8 in July.