Now to Europe's largest economy which is easing slightly after a strong run.

German industrial orders fell in November for the first time since July. Factories registered a 0.4 percent drop in orders. The Economy Ministry said the fall was due to fluctuations in large orders but added that the trend remained firmly upwards. The data also showed that contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods climbed by a revised 0.7 percent in October. The ministry said that robust orders in the second half of 2017 have laid the foundation for a strong start in 2018.