German economy minister, Peter Altmaier, says that the economy is in an ‚unexpectedly fast‘ V-shaped recovery
– 2020 GDP forecast revised to -5.8%; previously -6.3%
This confirms the reports from earlier today but Altmaier is offering relatively upbeat remarks surrounding the economic situation in general.

Latest data released by Eurostat – 1 September 2020
The ECB may still afford to wait for now before reacting but a more severe drop in price pressures and inflation expectations potentially deanchoring may prompt some form of action. If anything else, don’t expect them to be too happy with a rising euro.

Latest data released by Destatis – 31 August 2020

Latest data released by Destatis – 31 August 2020
This just reaffirms expectations that the German national reading should see headline annual inflation come in similar to July at around -0.1% y/y or 0.0% y/y. As mentioned earlier, all the state readings generally just give out the impression that price pressures remain more subdued in August

The yen trails on a slightly more positive risk appetite
There is little change for the most part and the technical picture since the end of last week remains largely intact as we get the new week underway.

Asahi News reports on the matter
Shigeru Ishiba is likely also a strong contender for the Japanese prime minister post with opinion polls showing he was the people’s choice to succeed Abe.

Nikkei and Reuters both reporting on the matter, citing sources
reported

Closing changes for the main bourses
On the week:
Europe weekly:
I that this party was going to last a long time.
warned you back in June

Forex news for New York trade on August 28, 2020:
Markets:
– Gold up $35 to $1964
– WTI crude flat at $42.97
– US 10-year yields down 3 bps to 0.72%
– S&P 500 up 23 points to record 3508
The resignation of Abe in Japan resonated throughout the world and led to a round of yen strength as political

Analysis via ANZ, who remain bullish on gold this coming week and new month: