- Investors considered the impact of economic lockdowns amid a severe fourth wave of the pandemic in Europe as European markets slumped alongside US equity futures. The euro continued to fall, while bonds climbed.

- The STOXX Europe 600 index fell after Germany's health minister suggested a lockdown was not out of the question as illnesses continue to rise in the region's largest economy. This comes after Austria announced a countrywide lockdown beginning Monday. The underlying indicator helped boost Wall Street to another new high on Thursday, therefore NASDAQ 100 contracts were up. Contracts on the S&P 500 fell.

- Hang Seng China Enterprises Index will no longer include Evergrande.

- Kremlin: Russia must respond to NATO expansion in Ukraine.

- Japan's Government: Given the economic danger posed by growing energy costs, we will push oil-producing nations to raise output and collaborate closely with the IEA.

- ECB's President Lagarde: The grounds for raising rates are unlikely to be met next year.

- ECB's President Lagarde: Inflation will rise further till year-end.

- Japan's PM Kishida: Expect a 5.6% increase in GDP as a result of economic stimulus.