Reuters Business Today: December 22, 2016

Click to View in Browser Thursday, December 22, 2016 U.S. jobless claims rise to six-month high last week WASHINGTON,(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose to a six-month high last week, but remained below a level that is associated with labor market strength. U.S. third-quarter economic growth raised to 3.5 percent WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the third quarter, notching its best performance in two years, amid solid consumer spending and a jump in soybean exports. Euro, Italian shares up as Monte Paschi heads for rescue LONDON (Reuters) - European markets were poised for one last burst of action before the end of the year on Thursday, with Italy expected to outline plans to rescue the world's oldest and now its most troubled bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Iran to sign deal to buy Airbus jets today: sources PARIS (Reuters) - Iran is set to sign a formal deal to buy up to 100 jets from Airbus on Thursday, two people familiar with the negotiations said, as Tehran and Western companies race to re-open trade almost a year after sanctions were lifted. 'Regtech' startups see more business in Trump era NEW YORK (Reuters) - President elect Donald Trump is pro-business and anti-red tape. But what if your business is red tape? Poll: As 2016 ends, 'Trumponomics' tempts investors back to equities LONDON (Reuters) - Global investors' equity holdings rose to six-month highs in December on bets that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's promised fiscal splurge would spur higher growth and inflation, a Reuters monthly poll showed on Thursday. U.S. refiners cash in on Mexico's record fuel imports NEW YORK/HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are cashing in on rising fuel demand from Mexico, shipping record volumes to a southern neighbor that has failed to expand its refining network to supply a fast-growing economy. Wall Street and oil take the 2016 spoils LONDON (Reuters) - Oil is set to be 2016's top market performer, with its near 50 percent gain an outcome few would have predicted when it plunged to a 12-year low in January. Uber removes self-driving cars from San Francisco roads SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] has removed its self-driving cars from San Francisco streets, halting the autonomous program one week after its launch as the company faced a regulatory crackdown. ConAgra's profit beats on less discounting (Reuters) - ConAgra Brands Inc , the maker of Chef Boyardee pasta and Orville Redenbacher's popcorn, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by less discounting and lower costs. Related Video Sanofi out? Actelion restarts talks with J&J Japan approves record spending plan for 2017/18 Counterparties is a curated snapshot of the best finance news and commentary around the web. Register Today News you can use with actionable, timely advice for managing your financial life, including retirement, taxes, real estate, education and more. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2016 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook