The Weekly Look Ahead for the Global Economy and Markets This will not be a quiet August week for data and other economically-relevant developments! A slew of numbers will shed light on manufacturing activity in Europe and the US; Target and Walmart 's earnings will speak to the health of retail; and Fed minutes may provide more indications as to possible next steps with respect to QE and forward guidance. Also worth watching: The balance between more Covid-related re-openings (e.g., UK) and creeping border restrictions in Europe as a whole; and In the US, the tone of the Democrat national convention. Wishing you all a productive and healthy week. #economy #markets #covid …see more