Stocks To Watch
Friday preview: Brexit talks, UK retail sales in focus
The focus at the end of the week will continue to be on talks between Brussels and London to thrash out a deal, even as investors keep an eye on proceedings on Capitol Hill as lawmakers try to agree on another much-needed fiscal stimulus package.
Thursday preview: BoE, central banks in focus
All eyes on Thursday will be on a raft of central bank meetings and on that of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee above all.
Wednesday preview: US Federal Reserve, Dixons Carphone in focus
The market spotlight will shift back towards the US in the middle of the week, Brexit talks with the European Union allowing.
Tuesday preview: Chinese activity data, SSP Group in the spotlight
Investors' focus at the end of the week will shift towards Asia, as Chinese authorities release a raft of economic indicators for the month of November.
Friday preview: US consumer confidence, Rolls Royce in the spotlight
The focus at the end of the week will shift back to the US, where the University of Michigan will release its preliminary reading on consumer confidence in the country for the month of December.
Thursday preview: Brexit, TUI AG in the spotlight
Markets' focus on Thursday will be squarely on Europe, especially on the outcome of the previous night's discussions between the Prime Minister and European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, to try and unblock a Brexit deal.
Tuesday preview: Brexit talks, Ashtead in focus
The focus on Tuesday will continue to be on Brexit talks between the UK and the European Union, although according to some reports the possibility existed that they might be called off overnight.
Thursday preview: Global services, Paragon Banking Group in focus
Investors will be focused on a raft of survey results for the global services sector on Thursday.
Wednesday preview: US ADP payrolls report in focus
The market spotlight will shift towards the other side of the Pacific on Wednesday, as consultancy ADP publishes its private sector payrolls survey for November.