Currencies
Sector movers: Retailers and banks gain on heels of Brexit bill reports
Retailers and banks drove gains at the middle of the week amid multiple reports that London and Brussels had reached a deal on the size of the UK's so-called Brexit bill, possibly paving the way for the next stage of negotiations - on trade - to begin.
FX round-up: Sterling surges on hopes of a divorce bill settlement
Wednesday saw sterling managing to push higher against the dollar, boosted by optimism surround the divorce bill Britain has agreed to pay the EU in preparation for leaving the bloc.
Big gains and Big Macs: Bitcoin smashes through $11,000
Less than a day after Bitcoin topped the symbolic $10,000 barrier for the first time, the cryptocurrency broke through the $11,000 mark on Wednesday morning, adding more than 10% in value over the course of just 24 hours.
US pending home sales rise more than expected in October
US pending home sales rose more than expected in October, bouncing back after three straight months of declines, according to figures from the National Association of Realtors.
Donald Trump shares anti-Muslim videos from Britain First leader
US President Donald Trump has retweeted a series of anti-Muslim videos from the leader of far-right party Britain First Jayda Fransen.
North Korea claims new ballistic missile can strike anywhere in US
North Korean officials have claimed that the ballistic missile it launched on Tuesday has the capability of striking any part of the United States.
US Q3 GDP revised up more than expected
The US economy grew more than initially estimated in the third quarter, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday.
Economic sentiment darkens in UK but brightens in eurozone
UK economic sentiment is worsening while the Europe's economic upturn is gaining pace, a survey showed on Wednesday, but with inflation expectations on the continent rising slowly to indicate interest rates could remain low for a some time.