Currencies
FX round-up: Sterling flops as traders react to UK employment data
Sterling flopped against most key crosses on Wednesday evening, with the already Brexit-devalued currency taking a welter of blows as traders adjusted their positions on the back of UK employment data out earlier.
NAHB housing market index unexpectedly drops in February
Sentiment among US housebuilders unexpectedly deteriorated in February, according to data released on Wednesday.
US CPI jumps in January, core prices also higher
US consumer prices sped past forecasts in January, with a key measure of 'core' inflation coming in significantly ahead of market forecasts.
EU-born workers flee UK in greatest numbers since end-2011
EU-born workers likely sweating their post-Brexit futures in the UK fled the country at the end of 2016 in numbers not seen in five years.
Falling utilities output drags on US industrial production in January
Total industrial production declined by 0. 3% on the month but was flat in comparison to the year ago level, according to the US Federal Reserve.
Empire State manufacturing index smashes expectations
Business conditions in the New York region improved a lot more than expected in February, with the index for the region hitting its highest level in more than two years.
US retail sales for January edge past forecasts
Retail sales volumes grew more than expected at the start of 2017, led by purchases of electronics and gasoline.
Russia rejects US demands to return Crimea
Russia rejected US demands that it return control of Crimea to Ukraine.
Riksbank stands ready to intervene in FX markets, stays put on rates
Sweden´s central bank warned it could still ease interest rates further to avoid a too rapid appreciation of the Krona - which might jeopardise its inflation target - and decided to prolong its authorisation for intervention in foreign currency markets.
Pressure on Trump administration grows as further details of Russia links emerge
Donald Trump's administration is facing calls for an investigation into the links between departed national security adviser Michael Flynn and the Kremlin, amid reports of alleged contacts between the President's election campaign and members of the Russian government.