US Inflation Data Points to Potential Fed Rate Cut; UK-Canada Trade Talks Break Down

Vodafone and Three UK merger under investigation, while Intel shares slump after weaker earnings forecast.

US inflation data for December 2023 indicates a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in March.
UK-Canada trade talks break down, leading to potential tariffs on UK car exports to Canada.
Vodafone and Three UK merger under investigation by the UK’s competition regulator.
US chipmaker Intel shares slump after weaker forecast of earnings.
Germany’s consumers grow pessimistic, adding to concerns over a continued recession.