This week's economic calendar – July 31 - August 4

A roundup of the major economic events to watch for this week.

This week's economic calendar – July 31 - August 4
Raindrops hang on a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar

A roundup of the major economic events to watch for this week.
All of these events have been listed in their local time zones.

In the US:

  • Tuesday: US construction spending, ISM Manufacturing, job openings, light vehicle sales
  • Thursday: US initial jobless claims, productivity, factory orders, ISM Services
  • Friday: US unemployment rate, non-farm payrolls

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

  • Thursday: China Caixin Services PMI

Around the world:

  • Tuesday: Australia RBA rate decision
  • Tuesday: Eurozone S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI, unemployment
  • Tuesday: UK S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI
  • Thursday: Eurozone S&P Global Eurozone Services PMI, PPI
  • Thursday: UK BOE rate decision
  • Friday: Eurozone retail sales