Fundamental Analysis

Weekly Roundup Report 19/09/2017

• September 19, 2017

EVENT RECAP: WEEK ENDING 15^th SEPTEMBER 2017   North America   Headline inflation grew more than expected for August with 0.4% growth for the month. The acceleration was attributed to a rise in rental prices. Core Retail sales figures also beat expectations with a rise of 0.2% for August.     Asia Pacific   In China, Industrial production figures disappointed; dropping to 6% for August when compared with growth rates in the precious year. Fixed Asset Investments also dropped to 7.8% growth over the year, suggesting a slowdown in the economy.     United Kingdom   U.K. monetary policymakers agreed that stimulus would need to be reduced, commencing "in the coming months," as statements made in the recent Bank of England minutes turned hawkish. Inflation still remains high at 2.9% despite average earnings recording no change in the three months ending July.     Europe   No major events