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A Little Less Trade Uncertainty as 2019 Winds Down: Economy Week
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The last full working week of the year brings a final snapshot of the global economy after the 2019 slowdown.
From Europe’s flash Purchasing Managers Indexes to China industry and the all-important mood among U.S. consumers, it’s a chance to review the outlook for 2020. That’s looking a bit brighter after the U.S. and China finally agreed on the first part of a trade deal, while the Conservative victory in the U.K. election means some Brexit certainty might finally be on the way.