Rational Thinking – May warns against rejecting deal This week: USD Employment rates highest in 10 month in December Nonfarm payrolls surged by 312,000 jobs last month Two/three rate hikes planned for 2019 Trade tensions between the U.S. and China have abated significantly GBP GBP likely to remain volatile until 29 March Parliamentary Brexit vote scheduled in for 14th January Next Week GBP: Look out for Brexit news & Friday’s GDP/manufacturing USD: Speech by Fed Chair, Powell & Friday’s inflation (Consumer Pricing Index)