Summary: Euro-zone composite sentiment indicator up modestly in August, slightly above expectations; Westpac: reflects nascent optimism over growth outlook; German, French 10-year yields barely move; readings up in three of five sectors; up in two of four largest euro-zone economies; index implies annual GDP growth rate of 0.8%. The European Commission’s Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) is a composite index comprising five differently weighted sectoral confidence indicators. It is heavily weighted...