Economic News
Wednesday preview: US Fed decision, UK CPI in the spotlight
Wednesday will bring with it the week's key risk event, the Federal Reserve's policy announcement.
US industrial output falls short in November
Industrial output in the US dropped unexpectedly last month, amid a downdraft in Mining and Utilities, whilst manufacturing staged a small bounce as the strike at Boeing ended.
German business sentiment unexpectedly improves in December - ZEW
German business sentiment unexpectedly improved in December, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Eurozone trade surplus shrinks more than expected
The eurozone trade surplus shrank substantially in October, according to figures from Eurostat on Tuesday, with the balance falling to its second-lowest level in 14 months.
Thames Water seeks High Court approval for £3bn emergency loan
Thames Water, the UK's largest water utility, is seeking High Court approval for a £3bn emergency loan to avert a cash crisis that could see the company run out of funds by March.
German business sentiment deteriorates in December - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in December, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Ifo Institute.
UK unemployment rate steady, pay growth picks up
The UK unemployment rate was steady in the three months to October, while pay growth picked up, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.