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  Bloomberg US index futures and European equities rise amid forecasts inflation in the world’s largest economy will post the lowest figure this year, warranting a less hawkish Federal Reserve. Contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advanced at least 0.1% each after the underlying indexes climbed on December 12 by the most in December. The Stoxx 600 gauge …

  Bloomberg Over 370,000 UK homes could be “at risk” from toxic pollution near airports which the government underestimated by 14,000 times, according to a University of Kent study. The research suggests small piston-powered private planes which typically run on leaded fuel are one of the UK’s single largest sources of lead pollution, amounting to 11% of the total since …

  Bloomberg Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is bringing back first class seating on a handful of routes, joining several other carriers in reviving their high-end offerings as air travel recovers. Cathay relaunched first class on one of its daily Hong Kong-London flights last week, with Paris to be added from January 18 and Tokyo Haneda on February 1. First-class return …

  Bloomberg The holiday rush has crippled India’s busiest airport in Delhi, with irate passengers complaining on social media about missed flights and serpentine pre-boarding lines. Pictures posted on Twitter showed overcrowding at Delhi International Airport Ltd, with passengers grumbling about long waits for security check and mismanagement by airport staff. The government has even stepped in to help ease …

  Bloomberg Unilever Plc is weighing the sale of a portfolio of US ice cream brands that could be valued at as much as $3 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The UK consumer giant is working with advisers to review local brands such as Klondike and Breyers that may be considered for divestment, according to the people. International …

  Bloomberg UK fashion chain M&Co Trading Ltd has gone into administration after struggling to cope with higher costs and waning consumer appetite. The retailer appointed Teneo to oversee the administration, seeking a possible sale of the business while M&Co’s 170 stores and website continue to operate, according to a statement. Around 1,900 staff are at risk of redundancy. M&Co …

Bloomberg Credit Suisse Group AG lost two senior executives in China and Italy, adding to a string of departures as the troubled Swiss lender embarks on a comprehensive restructuring. Carsten Stoehr, chief executive officer of Greater China, is leaving Credit Suisse effective from December 15, according to an internal memo that was confirmed by a Hong Kong-based spokeswoman. He had …

  Bloomberg Availability of credit as central banks hike interest rates along with the ability of Indian corporates to tap capital markets to raise funds will be key to driving growth in the local deal market, Amitabh Malhotra, head of global banking for HSBC India, said. “Indian companies are very robust in terms of their balance sheets, so I feel …

Bloomberg The Philippine peso is heading for its best quarter in 15 years but the bulk of its rally may already be over. Growing headwinds facing the currency include accelerating inflation, rising oil import costs and a worsening trade balance. Technical signals also indicate the peso is approaching a level of resistance that may prove a barrier to further gains. …

  Bloomberg US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says inflation will be much lower by the end of next year, as long as there are no unanticipated shocks to the economy. “I believe inflation will be lower,” Yellen said during an interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” “I am very hopeful that the labour market will remain quite healthy so that people …