Bloomberg Despite a flurry of disappointing data, the euro-area economy doesn’t necessarily face a bleak winter. Hidden behind figures that point to a protracted slowdown — such as yet another drop in German business confidence — are a few encouraging signs. For European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, pay gains, rising exports and receding problems in the auto industry offer ...

Bloomberg Reports that AngloGold Ashanti Ltd is considering a London listing provide some festive cheer to a city that’s lost its way as a home for gold miners. While Toronto, Johannesburg and Sydney have long hosted the biggest producers, London vies with New York as the world’s premier gold trading hub and its financiers have bankrolled the industry since the ...

Bloomberg Mattel Inc extended its longest streak of daily declines since 2015 after Goldman Sachs analysts cut estimates following the toymaker’s loss of licensing for certain DC Comics products, including boys’ action toys. Spin Master Corp will be the new licensee for DC in the boy’s action category, remote control and robotic vehicles, water toys and games and puzzles, displacing ...