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Sector movers: Oil and aerospace drag on market
Oil was the biggest laggard by sectors in the stockmarket on Thursday, weighed down by prospect for near-term weakness in demand to the Covid-19 pandemic, but also on account of longer-term concerns.
Europe close: Shares dip as ECB keeps policy 'steady' but says there are still downside risks
European shares were mostly lower on Thursday remained as the single currency gained altitude following the European Central Bank's policy meeting.
ECB keeps 'steady' stance, ready to adjust policy if needed Lagarde says
The European Central Bank kept all of its policy levers unchanged but did leave the door open to further easing if needed.
Friday preview: Global manufacturing, UK consumer confidence in focus
The focus at the end of the week will shift to the release of a raft of factory and services sector Purchasing Managers Indices in the UK, US and euro area.
US housing starts grow more quickly than expected in December
Homebuilding in the US continued to accelerate at a brisk pace at the tail-end of the previous year.
US jobless claims fall slightly in latest week
US jobless claims undershot economists' forecasts slightly over the past week.
Sector movers: Cyclicals mostly higher, Pharma and Banks slip
Cyclicals were firmly in the lead in the middle of the week on hopes for a continued strong economic rebound in Asia.