- European equities and futures rose on Monday amid thin trading and a cautious tone as traders assessed the rise in coronavirus cases.
- Contracts in the United States edged higher after reaching an all-time high just before the Christmas holiday. While the UK market was closed, Europe's STOXX 600 index added to last week's gains. Asian stocks slipped.
- The 10-Year US Treasury yield slipped. Crude oil and gold dipped. The dollar index rose.
- Travel stocks in the United States fell in premarket trade, led by United Airlines after hundreds of flights were cancelled over the holidays due to an increase in COVID infections.
- UK's Prime Minister Johnson is not expected to introduce COVID limitations in England - PA.
- Goldman Sachs anticipates that the Fed will hike interest rates three times beginning in March.
- Due to the virus, inhabitants in China's Xi'an are required to remain indoors - TV.
- China's State Planner: Chinese enterprises in sectors included in the negative list must seek government clearance before listing offshore.
- China's Ministry of Finance plans to implement larger tax and fee reductions in 2022.
