Currencies
US and China ready to sign 'phase one' trade deal
The long-awaited phase one trade deal between the US and China is set to be signed on Wednesday although some reports that it might have less of an impact on financial markets than expected.
Empire State index edges past forecasts in January
A closely-followed gauge of factory sector conditions in the jurisdiction on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York continued to outperform national manufacturing sector gauges like that from the Institute for Supply Management.
US final demand prices rise slightly less than forecast in December
Producer prices in the States rose a tad less quickly than anticipated last month due to the drag from trade services prices.
Iran threatens US and EU for military presence in the Middle East
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani made a veiled threat to the US and the European Union on local TV on Wednesday, blaming them for what he said were their multiple failures in upholding the 2015 nuclear agreement and because of their military presence in the Middle East.
BoE's Saunders reiterates call for rate cut
Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders reiterated his call for an interest rate cut on Wednesday as he said the UK economy has remained "sluggish".