Currencies
Germany and France to sign extension of reconciliation treaty to strengthen EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to sign an extension of their 55-year-old reconciliation treaty on 22 January to try and strengthen the EU against forces trying to tear it apart.
Trump and top Democrats trade blows over US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump used his first televised address to the American people to blame Democrats for the continuing government shutdown, now the second longest in history.
Fed's Bostic sees 'mixed signals', mentions possible cut in rates
The head of the Federal Reserve bank of Atlanta sounded a confident note on the economy, albeit one tinged with caution.
Apple to cut iPhone production by 10% this quarter
Apple is reportedly set to trim production of its new iPhones by 10% over the March quarter, the Nikkei Asian Review said on Wednesday.
World Bank warns of global economic slowdown risks in 2019
The World Bank revealed on Wednesday that the global economy is expected to slow to 2. 9% in 2019 compared with 3% in 2018 as advanced economy central banks continue withdrawing policy accommodation even as trade disputes risk escalation.
US-China trade talks went 'just fine', statement expected soon
The US and China successfully wrapped-up their first round of trade talks on Wednesday.
Eurozone unemployment rate falls to decade low in November
The eurozone unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 10 years in November, according to figures released by Eurostat on Wednesday.