We discuss US geopolitical developments and their potential economic impact, as well as the latest employment and inflation data. The Bank of Korea is likely to leave rates unchanged in January, but we also outline our more hawkish view for the 2026. In Europe, we preview the UK data releases, review euro area inflation and discuss prospects for closer UK-EU relations. Chapters: US: 02:10, Korea and Asia: 09:45, Europe: 15:55.
