The numbers ultimately reflected the ECB’s concerns over the economic recovery… Other stats in the week included inflation and consumer confidence figures that had a muted impact on the EUR. For the Japanese Yen It was a busy week on theeconomic calendar Key stats included 2nd quarter GDP numbers, July trade figures, and August’s prelim private sector PMIs. There were no material stats to influence in the week, On the monetary policy front, the PBoC left loan prime rates unchanged, leaving geopolitics in focus.