This week's economic calendar – August 21-25

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

This week's economic calendar – August 21-25
Staff lower Chinese national flag in front of screens showing the index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

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 existing home sales
  • Wednesday: US new home sales, S&P Global Manufacturing PM
  • Thursday: US initial jobless claims, durable goods

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

  • No specific events the coming week.

Around the world:

  • Wednesday: Eurozone S&P Global Services & Manufacturing PMI, consumer confidence
  • Wednesday: UK S&P Global / CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI
  • Friday: Japan Tokyo CPI