Equity and bond markets focused on the historically weak US GDP figure for Q2, which confirmed a US recession. China was boosted by solid PMI data, despite localised surges in Covid-19 infections. All eyes this week on US unemployment data, due on Friday, for any indications of a growth rebound. Presented by Nathan Sweeney, Senior Investment Manager, Asim Qadri CFA, Investment Analyst and Niall McDonnell CFA, Senior Investment Manager. Hosted by Lorna Denny, Investment Specialist. This podcast is intended for investment professionals, and must not be shared with a non-professional audience. This podcast is for information purposes only and is intended to broaden listeners' awareness of financial markets and no part of the materials should be construed to represent financial advice or an offer to buy, sell or otherwise participate in any investment activity or strategy. The content is based on information sources that are deemed reliable at the time of recording. Architas has no express or implied warranty, guarantee or statement as to the accuracy, suitability or completeness of the information provided. All rights are reserved. Without the prior consent of the copyright holder, no part of this podcast in any form or by any means is allowed to be published, copied or emailed or stored in an information system. These materials originate from Architas Limited ("Architas").Architas is a company registered in England No. 02638607, registered office: 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD. These materials are not intended for audiences in the United States of America.