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US VP Pence declares Congress' acceptance of electoral college vote results, clearing the way for Biden to become Pres. on Jan. 20th
Trump: I will move out of the office in orderly transition on Jan 20th.
Trump: Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless, there will be an orderly transition on January 20th - WH Spokesman on Twitter
Japan officially declares state of emergency for Tokyo and its 3 neighbouring prefectures

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba to see state of emergency from 8 January until 7 February
This being announced by Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga. This was very much expected after all the reports since the start of the new year but with the virus situation worsening, we may see Osaka also be lumped into the

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/japan-officially-declares-state-of-emergency-for-tokyo-and-its-3-neighbouring-prefectures-20210107
Trump: There will be an orderly transition on 20 January

White House aide, Dan Scavino, posts a statement on behalf of Trump after the electoral certification

"Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/trump-there-will-be-an-orderly-transition-on-20-january-20210107
Pence declares Biden winner of presidential election after Congress defies mob to certify votes

Biden's win was certified early Thursday morning, after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours running rampant through the halls of Congress.

https://fortune.com/2021/01/07/congress-certifies-biden-day-of-terror/
Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 362.3B above expectations (347.573B) in December

Singapore Foreign Reserves (MoM) registered at 362.3B above expectations (347.573B) in December

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/singapore-foreign-reserves-mom-registered-at-3623b-above-expectations-347573b-in-december-202101070901
More Japanese prefectures reportedly consider asking government to implement state of emergency

NHK reports on the matter
The latest announcement for the state of emergency today will only cover Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Hence, it isn't quite nearly as drastic as the measures announced in the spring last year to curb the initial virus outbreak.

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/more-japanese-prefectures-reportedly-mulling-over-asking-government-20210107
UK December construction PMI 54.6 vs 54.6 expected

Latest data released by Markit/CIPS - 7 January 2021
Markit notes that:
 
"December data illustrated a positive end to the year
for the UK construction sector, mostly fuelled by a
sharp rebound in house building. Overall output growth
has slowed in comparison to the catch-up phase last
summer, but now it is encouraging to see the recovery
driven by new projects and

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/uk-december-construction-pmi-vs-546-expected-20210107