Commodities
Share trading lost to EU won't return, City says - report
Share trading lost by London to European exchanges after the Brexit transition deadline is probably gone for good with more to follow, the industry told the Financial Times.
US bond yields advance with Democrats on cusp of taking Senate
Government debt markets in the US were under selling pressure in the middle of the week after Democrats clinched one of two run-off votes for the country's Senate, possibly giving control of the upper chamber of Congress to his party, possibly implying greater government spending and taxes down the line.
US private sector unexpectedly sheds jobs in December
Private sector employment in the US unexpectedly fell in December as the Covid-19 crisis took its toll on the leisure and hospitality sector, according to the latest figures from the ADP.
Eurozone business activity contracts more than thought in December
Business activity in the eurozone contracted more than initially estimated in December 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic took its toll, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
China services growth slows in December
China's services sector grew at the slowest pace for three months in December as new orders weakened amid Covid-19 outbreaks at home and abroad.
FDA warns against reducing Covid-19 vaccine doses
Reducing the dosage of currently approved Covid-19 vaccines could pose a public health risk, the Food and Drug Administration said.
US construction spending rises in November
US construction spending rose 0. 9% month-on-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1. 46trn in November, according to the Census Bureau, following an upwardly revised 1. 6% growth in October.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI ends 2020 on strong note
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector hit its highest level in December last year since May 2018, according to a survey released on Monday.
China's factories expand at slowest pace for three months
China's manufacturing industry expanded at its slowest pace in three months in December as rising costs put pressure on hiring of workers.