| Currencies |
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The rand remains range-bound.
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| Commodities |
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Oil extended its retreat below $40 a barrel.
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| Equities |
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Expect a fairly quiet session with the US closed for a public holiday.
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| Date |
Region |
Event |
Actual/Expected/Prior |
Implications |
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SA |
GDP |
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The economy is expected to contract by -47% due to the lockdown restrictions imposed.
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EZ |
ECB Main Refinancing Rate |
–/0.0%/0.0% |
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Slowing economic recovery, increased COVID-19 cases and decelerating inflation.
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US |
PPI |
–/0.2%/0.5% |
Expected to increase 0.2% in August, indicating a recovery in pricing power. |
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UK |
GDP |
–/6.7%/8.7% |
The reopening of the hospitality sector will have a great effect on growth. |
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US |
CPI |
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Set to increase 1.2% on an annual basis.
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Nedbank CIB Market Commentary | CIBMarketComm@Nedbank.co.za | +27 11 537 4091
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Source: Nedbank
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