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US House votes to increase direct payments to $2,000; vote now goes to Republican-controlled Senate Bitcoin finds resistance after $28,000 record. Key EventsUS contracts for the Dow Jones, S&P...

How do you stop a flood once the dam has burst? That's the challenge facing central banks as vaccine rollouts promise an end to the COVID-19 crisis.Having hauled out a bazooka and even much greater...

Stocks, Futures boosted after Trump finally signs the original, $2.3 trillion package Alibaba shares drop in Hong Kong as the Chinese government cracks down Key EventsUS futures for the Dow Jones,...

EU-UK said to be putting finishing touches on Brexit deal outline US stimulus remains undecided Equities move higher Key EventsUS contracts for the S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ and Russell 2000 all...

President Trump threatens to block stimulus bill unless personal check figure increased Regional markets, futures tumble Bitcoin hits new record close, then retreats Key EventsAfter a sudden plunge at...

Congress approves $900B coronavirus relief bill, investors not impressed Brexit negotiations fail to resolve Markets remain pressured by new coronavirus lockdowns, border closings Key EventsUS futures...

Central banks showed they had learned a thing or two from the 2008-09 financial crisis as they successfully navigated an unprecedented pandemic and lockdowns this year. They reacted forcefully to keep...

December set to be the deadliest month of 2020 as COVID escalates globally Stimulus package may be approved Sunday, potentially boosting Monday's US market open Dollar steadies All four major US...

Fed expected to update on QE program GOP leaders cite progress in fiscal aid talks Traders hopeful on Brexit deal Key EventsGlobal markets as well as futures on the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ and Russell...

NYC and Germany go back into lockdown New strain of virus discovered in U.K. Dollar slump continues Key FinancialsDespite ongoing negative news on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, contracts on...

Bipartisan $908 billion US stimulus bill to be unveiled Sterling jumps on agreement to extend Brexit talks Key FinancialsUS futures, including for the Dow, S&P, NASDAQ and Russell 2000, and...

The Federal Reserve is not likely to follow the example of the European Central Bank when policymakers meet this week by announcing a big increase in bond purchases. It’s tricky, as the ECB...

US states will start getting vaccines Monday Record US cases and deaths on Friday Lawmakers remain unable to agree on coronavirus fiscal aid package Cyclical rotation unclear on Friday Equites trimmed...

US COVID-19 daily deaths top 3,000 as virus continues to spread Pfizer’s vaccine setback Facebook hit with antitrust lawsuit, threatening to dismantle the company Contracts on the Dow, S&P...