Stock Futures Little Changed as Traders Enter December
Expectations are running high for a strong December after a volatile November.
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China Private Gauge Signals Weaker Manufacturing Activity
Growth in China’s manufacturing production came to a halt as new orders nearly stalled last month despite a renewed rise in new orders from abroad.
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South Korea’s Export Growth Picked Up in November
South Korea’s exports rose at a stronger-than-expected pace in November, backed by brisk demand for semiconductors and a trade deal between Seoul and Washington.
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Rate Hikes Wouldn’t Put Brakes on Japan’s Economy, BOJ’s Ueda Says
The Bank of Japan will thoroughly discuss the possibility of an interest-rate increase at its upcoming meeting, Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, stoking hopes for a resumption of monetary tightening this year.
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American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
Shoppers are starting to draw the line on what they will pay for a new car, with some turning to used vehicles, taking on longer car loans and holding out for deals.
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Is America Heading for a Debt Crisis? Look Abroad for Answers
Politics and debt don’t mix well. Americans would be wise to look across the Atlantic to see how tough things can get.
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Since Trump’s Return, Bets on His Brand Have Soured
Stocks and cryptocurrencies tied to the president and his family have tumbled amid a broader rout of riskier assets.
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Why Jewelry Is Outperforming the Rest of the Luxury World
Expensive jewels are the choice of superwealthy households getting even richer from the stock market.
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The Score: Campbell’s, Kohl’s, Alphabet and More Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. ISM, ADP Data in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Looks Likely
U.S. ISM surveys on manufacturing and services activity, plus the latest ADP private payrolls, will be watched closely for confirmation that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its next meeting.
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Salesforce, Marvell Technology, Dollar General, Ulta Beauty, and More Stocks to Watch This Week
The first week of the year has a full slate of earnings reports and economic data.
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A Chicago Data Center Overheated-and Shut Down Trade in Key Markets Across the Globe
The outage, which lasted for 10 hours, hit CME’s equity, bond and commodity futures. It also offered a warning.
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Canadian Economy Rebounds by More Than Expected
Canada’s economy recovered far more strongly than anticipated in the latest quarter, pulled out of its decline by a bounce-back in net trade and a surge in defense spending that helped mask weak domestic demand.
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The Fed Is Turning the Corner on Profits. It’s Good for the Treasury.
Higher interest rates have brought a tide of red ink to the bank.
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Japan Plans Extra Bond Issuance That May Fuel Fiscal Fears
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet on Friday approved a draft supplementary budget for the fiscal year ending March 2026 that is worth 18.303 trillion yen, or about $117.10 billion.
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Silver Shift: How China’s Older Consumers Are Becoming Reliable Spenders
Seniors in China aren’t simply buying the basics. They are demanding high-quality food, health services, and travel.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 30, 2025 23:15 ET (04:15 GMT)
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