US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 11 December +1.1% vs -1.2% prior 0 (0)

Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 11 December 2020
–  -1.2%
– Market index 857.3 vs 848.3 prior
– Refinancing index 4,014.5 vs 3,959.2 prior
The jump in mortgage activity in the past week comes from a rebound in purchases after the drop in the previous week, with refinancing activity also seen picking up

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UK: Relaxation of restrictions during Christmas reportedly set to go ahead 0 (0)

BBC political correspondent, Nick Eardley, reports
From four nations Christmas call:Christmas relaxation will go aheadBroad agreement no to change regulations, but final working still being worked onMuch stronger advice coming as soon as today. Some parts of UK may toughen guidance on households mixing.

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