SQUAWK BOX, FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST, 2021

More than 60 civilians and 13 U.S. troops are killed by ISIS-affiliated suicide bombers outside Kabul International airport, where thousands are gathering in the hope of being evacuated ahead of the U.S. military withdrawal and Taliban rule. U.S. indices break their winning streak ahead of the virtual Jackson Hole summit this weekend. Key Fed speakers have told CNBC that tapering will begin within the next two months. This, as U.S. jobless claims rise slightly and GDP data misses guidance. Meanwhile in China, industrial profits are also down, growing at their slowest pace this year on increasing Delta variant concerns.