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Temperatures will stay mild over the post-Christmas period but blustery showers are set to hit most of England and Wales, the Met Office said

Despite rampant macro headwinds, market optimism is rising ahead of New Year's. Benchmark indices have been gaining over the past week. Also, inflation expectations are improving, raising hopes that the U.S. might avoid a recession. Big-name stocks MSFT and AMD might benefit from the market's positive outlook. However, let's find…

Temperatures will stay mild over the post-Christmas period but blustery showers are set to hit most of England and Wales, the Met Office said.

The Christmas markets are in full swing and gleaming ice sculptures greet visitors to Gorky Park, but some Muscovites admit they are struggling to feel festive ahead of traditional New Year celebrations.