Economic forecast for September 21

Japan will publish consumer price and activity indices in all sectors of the economy, as well as data on national and foreign securities investments. In France, Germany and the Eurozone will publish indices of business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors. The UK will present public sector net loans and a quarterly report from the Bank of England. In Canada, the main and basic consumer price indices, retail sales data will be released. The U.S. will publish an index of business activity in the service sector and in the manufacturing sector. Baker Hughes will introduce changes in the number of active rigs last week.