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US open: Reports say Trump set to call doubters' bluff
Stocks started the session on a mixed footing following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might be set to defy doubters and push ahead fully with his proposed tariff plans.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in December - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in December, according to data released on Wednesday by ADP.
Weekly US jobless claims decline during latest week
The number of people filing for first-time jobless claims continued to decline during the latest week.
Trump could declare emergency to justify tariffs - report
US president-elect Donald Trump is exploring the option of declaring a national economic emergency to justify implementing a broad new tariff programme, it emerged on Wednesday, according to a report from CNN.
US pre-open: Futures inch higher, but traders cautious ahead of data
US stock futures were pointing to small gains on each of Wall Street's main indices as investors showed caution ahead of important economic data releases with bond yields holding at eight-month highs.
BofA says US dollar 'priced to perfection'
Analysts at Bank of America expect the US dollar to hit bottom during the first half of 2025 and afterwards weaken.
Eurozone confidence weakens as economic sentiment hits four-year low
Consumer confidence in the eurozone was confirmed at an eight-month low in December, while economic sentiment dropped to its lowest level in more than four years.
Eurozone producer prices jump by most in two years
Wholesale price inflation in the eurozone jumped more than expected in November to its highest level in more than two years, as energy costs surged.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China unveils consumption boost policy
Asia-Pacific finished with a mixed performance on Wednesday, influenced by Wall Street's overnight decline as rising US Treasury yields and falling tech stocks weighed on sentiment.
TeamViewer shares surge on forecast-busting revenue
Shares in German software company TeamViewer were swelling on Wednesday morning, after it announced preliminary full-year revenue of €671m for 2024, making for a 9% increase from the €626. 7m it recorded in the prior year.
More gloom for Germany as retail sales, factory orders fall unexpectedly
German retail sales and factory orders both fell unexpectedly in November, according to official data released on Wednesday.