Bloomberg European equities may not catch a break from being stuck in neutral as they head into a volatile end of the year, according to strategists surveyed by Bloomberg. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index will end the year at 371 points, leaving just 1% upside against Tuesday’s close, based on the average of 18 strategists polled in the study. They …

Bloomberg Oil extended declines as Opec+ warned of a precarious outlook for the market while a resurgent virus hits consumption. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, speaking at the coalition’s committee meeting called on the group to be proactive in the face of uncertain demand. The comments are strengthening expectations that Opec and its allies will delay plans …

Bloomberg Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd will cut 6,000 jobs and close its Cathay Dragon brand, the South China Morning Post reported, as part of a strategic review to combat the deep damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Hong Kong-based airline is expected to officially announce the plan after the market close on Wednesday, the newspaper said. It initially planned …