- The European Central Bank meets. There is little capacity to surprise on any other point. Comments about risks will probably focus on external demand
- The US government is still shut down. US President Trump agreed to delay the state of the union address.
- Venezuela would appear to have two presidents. Some countries recognize one. Some countries recognize another. The EU suggested more elections might be nice.
Reuters] Asian shares subdued as U.S. political standoff, ECB decision eyed
[Reuters] Maduro rival Guaido claims Venezuela presidency with U.S. backing
[CNET] Microsoft’s Bing search engine blocked in China
[WSJ] Europe’s Political Funk Sets Back Its Economy
[FT] US and China trade officials set to hold critical negotiations
[FT] Fear of March madness looms over Davos
[Bloomberg] Prolonged Shutdown Risks Fading Appeal of Dollar, Treasuries
[Bloomberg] U.S. Stocks Can’t Shake Fears That Spurred December’s Bloodbath
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