Mumbai, Sept. 1 -- Global markets enter a packed but shortened US week with August jobs data firmly in focus. Investors will look for confirmation on whether the labor market slowdown flagged in earlier reports continues, with payrolls, unemployment, wages, and job openings all on deck. ISM PMIs and trade figures will add depth to the growth outlook. Canada will also post labor and trade data alongside key PMI releases, while Brazil's GDP and industrial figures round out the Americas.

Europe awaits inflation pulse, UK retail rebound in focus

In Europe, inflation numbers from the Eurozone and Switzerland will be watched closely after mixed signals across member states. Germany's factory orders and regional retail sales will provide fresh i...