The last full working week of the year brings a final snapshot of the global economy after the 2019 slowdown.From Europe’s flash Purchasing Managers Indexes to China industry and the all-important mood among U.S. consumers, it’s a chance to review the outlook for 2020. That’s looking a bit brighter after the U.S. and China finally agreed on the first part of a trade deal, while the Conservative victory in the U.K. election means some Brexit certainty might finally be on the way.
Bloomberg: A little less trade uncertainty as 2019 winds down
A monitor displays the day's numbers before the closing bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Oct. 11, 2018 in New York City.