A crucial week ahead for the markets, with US employment data and central bank monetary policy dominating affairs. In the UK, a quiet start to the week gives way to a strong finish with crucial PMI figures and the BoE asset purchase decision. In the US, the advance GDP figure coupled with Friday’s non-farm payroll figure are likely to increase activity and volatility in the markets. Meanwhile in the eurozone, the central bank continues to feature with the ECB rate decision due on Thursday. Over in Asia, the Chinese manufacturing PMI figure on Thursday looks set to provide further clarity after the disappointing HSBC ... (full story)