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According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.8 in August 2017 compared to 54.9 in July 2017.

According to a report by Markit Economics, Spain’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 in August 2017 as compared to 54 in July.

According to data provided by Markit Economics, the flash Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.8 in August 2017 compared to 54.9 in July 2017.

According to Eurostat, the Eurozone’s economy posted a growth rate of 0.6% in 2Q17. In 1Q17, the economy posted a growth rate of 0.5%.

According to a report by the Office for National Statistics, on a monthly basis, the United Kingdom’s inflation fell 0.1 in July 2017.

ECB President Mario Draghi is scheduled to speak at this year’s Jackson Hole Symposium on August 25—after a hiatus of three years.

The July France Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 56.0 in July 2017, compared with 56.9 in June 2017, meeting the initial estimate of 55.9.

The July Germany Services PMI stood at 53.1, compared with 54.0 in June 2017, falling short of the preliminary market’s estimation of 53.5.

The European economy has expanded in the last 17 consecutive quarters. The Eurozone’s annual growth rate is 2.1%—the highest growth rate in the last six years.

According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain Manufacturing PMI stood at 54 in July 2017 as compared to 54.7 in June.

According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.9 in July 2017 compared to 54.8 in June 2017.

The final Markit Germany manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 58.1 in July 2017 compared to 59.6 in June 2017.

Gorman believes the global economy is doing well in the present scenario. However, lower volatility is a major concern.

The International Monetary Fund is projecting 0.5% growth in Brazil’s GDP output in 2017, according to its April 2017 outlook report.

According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Germany services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.4 in May 2017.

The Markit Greece Manufacturing PMI advanced to 49.6 in May 2017 compared to 48.2 in the previous month.

According to Markit Economics, the Germany Services PMI stood at 55.4 in April 2017 compared to 55.6 in March 2017.

Amid its financial chaos, Greek manufacturing activity rose in April 2017, though it remains below the acceptable mark of 50.

The European Central Bank’s (or ECB) policy statement that was released on April 28 reported that the ECB left monetary policy unchanged, which was in line with expectations.

According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Germany services PMI (purchasing managers’ index), released on March 3, 2017, stood at 54.4 in February 2017.

The most important indicator for this week is China’s monthly new loans. According to data from the People’s Bank of China, China’s (FXI) (YINN) (MCHI) new credit growth is increasing.

Like their equity peers, bonds can be short-sold as well. You can do it by either shorting an ETF or investing in an inverse ETF.

Investor appetite for emerging market exposure has been growing steadily, and last week’s fund flows showed that emerging market bulls are still hungry.

The iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) saw by far the largest inflows within our ETF universe last week.

The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom reached 11-year low levels as the jobless rate fell to 4.9% for the period from March to May.

The United Kingdom’s construction PMI (purchasing managers’ index) came in at 46 for June—compared to 51.2 in the previous month.

Yields remain at unattractive levels. This has caused yield-thirsty investors to flock to high-dividend-yielding stocks, driving their valuations higher.

The biggest risk to the Eurozone’s (EZU) (IEV) growth is Britain’s exit from the EU (European Union).

Greece’s debt was around 250 billion euros. It’s nearly 175% of its 2013 GDP figures. The GDP could fall more in 2016. The debt crisis started in 2010.

The EU’s (European Union) GDP (gross domestic product) depends on the service sector. The service sector contributes ~73.90% towards the EU’s (EZU) GDP.

ArcelorMittal (MT) released its 2Q15 earnings on July 31. It reported net earnings of $0.2 billion in 2Q15 compared to a loss of $0.7 billion in 1Q15.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras walked away from negotiations this weekend and called for a referendum from his people on July 5. This surprising turn of events has sharply raised the probability of a Grexit.

The seemingly never-ending Greek debt (GREK) saga continues to play out, complete with twists, turns, and obstacles à la typical potboiler.

When a country depreciates its currency, its major trading partners depreciate their own currencies. They do this to save their economies from entering into deflation.

Japan looks cheap compared to other developed markets. Japanese stock valuations can be justified if the “three arrows” are used prudently.

It’s indeed déjà vu as a fresh round of worry over Greek political instability engulfs the Eurozone (EZU).