FTSE 100 extends record winning streak - business live

The FTSE 100 is on course to close at a record high for the 12th successive dayChinese exports slump amid fears of US trade warGermany’s Merkel poised for Brexit negotiationsBank of England’s Saunders: jobless rate could stay below 5% Sterling volatility mounts as May prepares Brexit speechMitchells & Butler and Fortnum & Mason have a merry ChristmasUK Christmas retail: the winners and losers12.42pm GMTOil prices continue to slide and are on course for the first weekly fall s