Bert Colijn

With the economy reopening, optimism improved across the board

Factories have largely remained open during third wave of Covid infections

Shortage of empty containers stemming from pandemic is disrupting global trade

Inflation was negative for the fifth consecutive month in December

AstraZeneca’s shares fall 3.8% as traders take into account its vaccine’s lower efficacy rate compared with rivals

Economists fear bloc risks double-dip recession

Euro zone, British PMIs sink to all-time lows

ECB stimulus scheme is winding down, raising concerns that borrowing costs could rise

Eurostat reports 0.4% slump in June, leaving production down 0.3% for quarter