Commodities
Anglo American updates its performance and growth outlook
Anglo American hosted a briefing for investors on Tuesday where it provided an update on the group’s current and projected operational and financial performance in which it expects to target $3-4bn of incremental annual EBITDA by 2022.
EU considers measures to curb CO2 emissions from vehicles
The European Union is trying to reach a compromise on how harsh measures to curb CO2 emissions from vehicles should be to reach 2030 targets.
Google CEO denies bias against right-wing in Congress testimony
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai testified before the House judiciary committee on Tuesday, where he committed to removing search results that violated hate-speech policies.
Chinese credit growth slowest since 2005 in November
The broadest measure of credit growth for China's economy rose at its slowest pace in over a decade.
US final demand prices for November fall back as expected
Wholesale inflation in the States fell back last month as goods and energy prices receded, but printed ahead of forecasts at the so-called 'core' level.
Trump concerned about 'real possibility' of being impeached
US President Donald Trump is reportedly concerned there is a “real possibility” he could be impeached once Democrats take the House of Representatives, CNN said on Monday.
Italy ready to compromise with EU at 2% deficit target
Italy could be ready to bring down its deficit target to 2% as the European Commission would be willing to accept an increase in Italy’s deficit to 1. 95% for next year.
German ZEW beats forecasts in December but still depressed
German economic sentiment unexpectedly improved in December, but remained depressed, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Macron's festive gifts to France 'risk Italy conflict'
French President Emmanuel Macron doled out some festive sweeteners to his citizens overnight, risking a new EU conflict as it may drive the country's deficit above European budget limits.