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This week's economic calendar – October 2 -6

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

A Trader reacts as a screen displays the Fed rate announcement on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 26, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo/File Photo

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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:

Monday: US ISM manufacturing index
Tuesday: August US JOLTS report
Wednesday: US ISM services index
Friday: September US nonfarm payrolls

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

China has a week-long holiday

Around the world:

Tuesday: Australia rate decision
Wednesday: Eurozone services and composite PMIs
Thursday: France industrial production
Friday: Germany factory orders

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This week's economic calendar – October 2 -6

In the US:

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

Around the world:

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A few minutes every morning is all you need.

In the US:

In mainland China/Hong Kong markets:

Around the world:

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