[CNBC] Treasury Secretary Mnuchin moves to quell firestorm, says Trump never suggested firing Fed Chairman Powell despite ‘absolute terrible’ policy
[CNBC] US government shutdown appears set to continue until Thursday as fight over Trump’s border wall stalls spending talks
[BloombergQ] Tough Year for Treasuries Ends With $131 Billion Auction Blitz
[Reuters] China says it held second vice ministerial call with U.S. on trade
[Reuters] Oil producers to have extra meeting if output cuts 'not enough': UAE
[Reuters] U.S. shale producers hit the brakes on 2019 spending
[Reuters] Italy's 2019 budget wins Senate approval amid outcry
[WSJ] Trump Administration Warns Shutdown Could Last Into January
[WSJ] Trump Won’t Try to Fire Fed Chairman Powell, Treasury Secretary Says
[WSJ] Once Hot Housing Market Likely to Cool Further in 2019
[FT] US shale’s financial blanket at risk of wearing thin in 2019