ASX to edge up; US price data, ECB rate call top agenda


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For local investors, the key focus is Thursday’s August jobs data. TD Securities is forecasting a 35,000 boost. “After the disappointing July jobs report, we expect jobs growth to recover. The negative jobs print last month could be largely pinned on the holiday season as people take time off. “Demand in the labour market is fairly resilient, judging by the increase in hours worked, and economic activity didn’t slow as much as initially feared given the stronger Q2 GDP outturn.” Today's agenda There’s no data releases scheduled locally. Overseas: No major releases are scheduled. Malaysia July retail sales and industrial...