BBC political editor, Laura Kuenssberg, reports
„Barnier has cancelled briefings to EU side – planned for Tues night and then Weds lunchtime – only a hint, but perhaps a good sign that negotiators are churning through the obstacles to a deal, working not briefing!“

Dollar buyers looking to seize more near-term control
US futures are sitting lower by around 0.5% while European indices are down by ~1% as the optimism from the vaccine pop earlier in the week is quickly put behind us now.