This morning in the UK, we get the official retail sales data for August.
Then, at mid-day, the Bank of England releases its latest monetary policy decision.The bank rate is currently sitting at 0.75% and that is not expected to change.The reality is that until Brexit is resolved one way or another, the Bank is likely to remain on hold, almost regardless of what happens with the economic data.
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Meanwhile, in the US, in the afternoon, we have the usual weekly jobless claims figures. So far there are no real signs of US labour market weakness, despite market fears of recession.
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