Weekly Outlook, U.S.-China trade negotiations, government shutdown, brexit

This week investors will be continuing to monitor U.S.-China trade negotiations for signs of progress, while the ongoing government shutdown continues to delay some key U.S. economic reports.
Other key economic reports this week include figures on China’s fourth-quarter GDP growth
Brexit developments will be closely watched, with British Prime Minister Theresa May set to unveil her Plan B in parliament on Monday ahead of a Jan. 29 vote, after her initial plan was struck down by a 230-vote margin last week.
The euro zone The European Central Bank is to announce its latest monetary policy decision.