Economic News
• The euro zone is preparing a package of measures to resolve the debt crisis
• U.S. public opinion was strongly opposed to lifting the debt ceiling
• U.S. import prices rise 1.1% in December
Currencies
• Euro extends gains against the U.S. currency
• Sterling fallS after the rise in Britain's trade deficit to a record high
Shares
• U.S. stocks close higher with the improved sentiment on Wall Street
• European shares rise and eyes will be on auction for Portuguese Bonds
• Nikkei closes unchanged after the decline from its highest level in eight months
Commodities, Metals & Energy
• Oil recorded the highest closing level in 27 months jumping above $ 92 a barrel after inventory data
• Gold rises in Europe and the U.S. dollar decline
• Inflation haunts as oil, grain prices climb