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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
Bayer strikes deal to aid CureVac in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The deal should result in the supply of several hundred million vaccine doses.

https://fortune.com/2021/01/07/curevac-covid-19-vaccine-bayer/
United Kingdom Markit Construction PMI came in at 54.6 below forecasts (55) in December

United Kingdom Markit Construction PMI came in at 54.6 below forecasts (55) in December

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-kingdom-markit-construction-pmi-came-in-at-546-below-forecasts-55-in-december-202101070930
Japan PM Suga rules out state of emergency declaration for Osaka prefecture

Suga says no declaration is needed for Osaka at this point
Well, we'll have to see how the virus situation develops in the coming weeks but if things continue as they are over the past two days, then there might be a quick re-think by the federal government sooner rather than later.

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/japan-pm-suga-rules-out-state-of-emergency-declaration-for-osaka-prefecture-20210107
Trump promises ‘orderly transfer of power’ after Congress certifies Biden win

The President, who told supporters to "show strength" before they violently stormed the Capitol, still maintains the election was stolen from him.

https://fortune.com/2021/01/07/trump-biden-orderly-transfer-of-power/
European Monetary Union Retail Sales (MoM) registered at -6.1%, below expectations (-3.4%) in November

European Monetary Union Retail Sales (MoM) registered at -6.1%, below expectations (-3.4%) in November

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/european-monetary-union-retail-sales-mom-registered-at-61-below-expectations-34-in-november-202101071000
European Monetary Union Industrial Confidence came in at -7.2, above expectations (-8.1) in December

European Monetary Union Industrial Confidence came in at -7.2, above expectations (-8.1) in December

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/european-monetary-union-industrial-confidence-came-in-at-72-above-expectations-81-in-december-202101071000
European Monetary Union Economic Sentiment Indicator above forecasts (90) in December: Actual (90.4)

European Monetary Union Economic Sentiment Indicator above forecasts (90) in December: Actual (90.4)

https://www.fxstreet.com/news/european-monetary-union-economic-sentiment-indicator-above-forecasts-90-in-december-actual-904-202101071000