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China sets 2017 growth target of 6.5%, little appetite for reforms
China's premier sounded an upbeat note on the country's growth prospects over the weekend, ahead of a twice-a-decade leadership change at the end of the year, but some economists were less than convinced.
House of Lords to debate "meaningful vote" for Brexit deal on Tuesday
Downing Street has ruled out Parliament having a final vote on the Brexit deal as it could affect negotiations with the European Union, a spokesperson said on Monday.
Greek GDP craters at end of 2016, putting bail-out at risk
A revised estimate for Greek growth at the tail-end of 2016 blew a gaping hole in rosy forecasts for the Mediterranean country's economy and, according to some economists, might jeopardise an agreement to disburse further urgently needed financial aid.
HSBC says investor sentiment near level consistent with 'Sell' signal
The most recent reading on US factory sector activity suggested an acceleration in economic activity was underway, HSBC said, but at a price - an interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve in March.
JP Morgan sees new push into banks and cyclicals ahead
Strategists at JP Morgan urged clients to 'keep the faith' on the reflation trade, pointing to the performance of equities at similar points over past cycles.
Deutsche Bank rows back on strategy, announces capital raise, asset management IPO
Deutsche Bank management changed tack at the weekend, saying it would float its coveted asset management arm and sell new shares in a bid to build-up its capital buffers.