Judgement likely to cheer big tech firms which are being targeted by EU

US Commerce Department to engage industry on node-specific problem solving

IMF says rising inflation, spike in Covid cases cloud region’s outlook

Tight supplies, higher geopolitical risks in Europe, Middle East prop up prices

Euro zone inflation hit 5% in December, more than twice ECB’s target

London, Amsterdam stock exchanges will reflect name change on January 25

US treasury secretary says it focuses on improving infrastructure

Three people were injured and taken to hospital

Excessive stimulus has pushed inflation to multi-decade highs around the world

Market supported by supply shortfalls from OPEC+