Currencies
FX round-up: Sterling continues to shine on Brexit deal, greenback slips again
The pound's month long rally was still very much in play on Thursday as news of a Northern Ireland border resolution deal filtered through.
Chicago PMI drops less than expected in November
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated less than expected in November, according to figures released on Thursday.
Trump rebuffs China's call for 'market economy' status
The White House has formally rejected China's call to be considered a "market economy" under global trading rules, heightening tensions between two of the world's largest economies.
US personal incomes and spending outstrip forecasts in October
Personal income and spending growth picked-up a little bit more quickly than expected last month, amid mildly stronger price pressures.
US initial jobless claims fall a little
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a little last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
UK net migration has biggest fall on record after Brexit vote
Net migration to the UK fell by the largest amount since records began in the year following the Brexit vote, official figures show.
Russia reportedly onboard with OPEC output cut extension to end-2018
Crude oil futures are holding near their session highs after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries signaled they want to extend the group's current output curbs until the end of 2018.
Bitcoin falls more than $1,000 in minutes after breaking $11,000
Digital currency Bitcoin showcased its major volatility as its value dropped by more than $1,000 in 10 minutes overnight, in a matter of hours after capping a meteoric rise to over $10,000 amid some calls for it to be banned.
Eurozone inflation up less than expected, unemployment at lowest since January 2009
Inflation in the eurozone ticked higher in November, according to the latest data from Eurostat, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in October.