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On Friday, December 13th, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Nasdaq extended its upward streak while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow experienced declines.
Broadcom&#8217;s optimistic AI chip forecast drove a significant rise in shares, boosting tech sentiment as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut in the coming days.
In economic data, U.S. data showed import prices rose 0.1%, while the Producer Price Index increased 0.4%.
Among S&amp;P 500 sectors, Information Technology and Communication Services gained, driven by Broadcom&#8217;s surge. At the same time, Energy, Financials, Industrials, Consumer Staples, Real Estate, and Materials declined modestly, with Health Care and Utilities remaining flat.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.20% and closed at 43,828.06. The S&amp;P 500 closed almost flat, down by 0.003% to 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.12% to finish at 19,926.72.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.07% and ended the session at 39,463.00, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Warehousing, and Precision Instruments sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.56% and ended the day at 8,249.50, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.48% to 24,649.10, and Nifty 500 was down 0.09% closing at 23,337.15, led by losses in the Metals, Technology and Fast Moving Consumer Goods sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 0.16% to close at 3,386.33, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 declined 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,911.84.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.88% and closed the session at 19,795.49.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 06:00 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.44%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.14%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC fell 0.81%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.37%.</li>
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<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.61% at $70.15/bbl, and Brent was down 0.87% at $73.86/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices eased as traders took profits ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting, while supply concerns over U.S. sanctions on Russia and Iran limited losses.</li>
<li>Natural Gas fell 3.72% to $3.157.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.07% at $2,677.70, Silver was up 0.23% to $31.098, and Copper fell 0.53% to $4.1754.</li>
</ul>
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Dow futures were up 0.08%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.17%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.30%.
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<li>The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 107.03, USD/JPY was up 0.13% at 153.84, and USD/AUD rose 0.03% to 1.5745.</li>
<li>The dollar hovered near a three-week high as markets anticipated a measured Fed rate cut this week. Bitcoin soared to a record above $105,000, buoyed by Trump&#8217;s proposal for a U.S. bitcoin reserve.</li>
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Asia And Europe Markets Decline, Dollar Hovers 3-Week High - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Thursday, December 12th, U.S. markets closed lower as investors assessed economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s meeting. Mixed signals from rising producer prices and climbing unemployment claims fueled uncertainty about inflation and the Fed&#8217;s rate cut trajectory, prompting profit-taking after recent market highs.
In economic data, U.S. initial jobless claims climbed to 242,000 in early December, surpassing market expectations of 220,000, signaling potential labor market softening. Meanwhile, core producer prices increased by 0.2% month-over-month in November.
The majority of S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by losses in healthcare, consumer discretionary, and communication services, while consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.53% and closed at 43,914.12, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.54% to 6,051.25, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.66% to finish at 19,902.84.
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<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 1.02% and ended the session at 39,490.50, led by losses in the Shipbuilding, Paper &amp; Pulp, and Finance &amp; Investment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.41% and ended the day at 8,296.00, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining and Materials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.96% to 24,783.30, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.47%, closing at 23,365.45. Gains in the Technology, Consumer Durables, and Banking sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite fell 2.01% to close at 3,391.88, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 2.37%, finishing the day at 3,933.18.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 2.09% and closed the session at 19,971.24.</li>
<li>Asian markets dropped Friday as China&#8217;s lack of detailed stimulus measures disappointed investors.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.29%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.31%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.19%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.02%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.91% at $70.64/bbl, and Brent was up 0.84% at $74.00/bbl.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 0.46% to $3.472.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.75% at $2,689.01, Silver was down 0.96% to $31.317, and Copper fell 0.35% to $4.2300.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.23%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.32%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.65%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.02% to 106.98, USD/JPY was up 0.54% at 153.45, and USD/AUD slid 0.01% to 1.5703.
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Asia Ex-India Fall On China Stimulus Concerns, Europe Up; Dollar Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Risk sentiment soured on Thursday following hotter-than-expected producer inflation data, which dampened optimism for aggressive interest rate cuts in 2025. Adding to the uncertainty, an unexpected rise in jobless claims cast doubt on the resilience <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42467265/stocks-fall-as-producer-inflation-spikes-jobless-claims-jump-what-is-happening-here">of the U.S. labor market.</a>
Major U.S. stock indices were in the red during midday trading in New York. The Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.4%, retreating from its record highs reached in the previous session, while small caps underperformed as the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dropped 1%.
The Producer Price Index surged to 3% year-over-year in November, its highest level since February 2023, outpacing both forecasts and the upwardly revised 2.6% from October. On the labor front, weekly jobless claims rose by 17,000 to 242,000, exceeding consensus estimates of 220,000.
Treasury yields ticked higher, with the 10-year benchmark yield climbing 4 basis points to 4.31%, as investors placed greater emphasis on the robust inflation reading. However, expectations for a 25-basis-point rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting remained intact, with Fed futures pricing in a 98% probability.
In currency markets, the U.S. Dollar Index, as measured by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), edged up 0.1%, while gold prices slid more than 1%.
Natural gas prices soared nearly 5%, reaching levels not seen since late October 2023, after a steep storage draw fueled buying momentum.
In cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded modestly higher, up 0.3% to $101,500, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained 3.1%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,073.41</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,020.82</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,687.46</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,371.79</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) eased 0.1% to $606.65.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.2% to $441.69.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.2% down to $528.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.9% to $235.90.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) outperformed, up by 0.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) tumbled by over 12%, despite beating Street&#8217;s profit and revenue estimates last quarter, as the company lowered guidance for the first quarter of 2025. </li>
<li>Nordson Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) tumbled 9%, while Ciena Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) rose 16% in reaction to earnings.</li>
<li>Major companies slated to report earnings after the close include Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>).</li>
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Stocks Slip On Hot Inflation Data, Adobe Tumbles, Natural Gas Hits 1-Year High: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Wall Street faced a murky morning on Thursday as fresh data revealed a jump in wholesale prices alongside a sharp rise in jobless claims. These conflicting signals rattled investors, casting doubt on the trajectory of the economy and the Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">Reserve&#8217;s interest rate strategy.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 index – as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) – fell by 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 – tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) – dropped 0.4%. Small caps fared worse, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) shedding 0.9%. 
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – strengthened after an initial dip.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wholesale Inflation Soars: PPI Hits 3%, Highest Since February 2023</h3>
The Producer Price Index (PPI) surged to 3% year-over-year in November, the steepest increase since February 2023. This marked a jump from October&#8217;s revised 2.6% and exceeded economists&#8217; forecasts of 2.6%. On a monthly basis, PPI rose 0.4%, doubling market expectations.
Core PPI inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.2% for the month (meeting estimates) and hit 3.4% annually.
These numbers come on the heels of November's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed a 2.7% year-over-year increase, as expected.
Six out of the last seven PPI inflation reports have been revised higher, as The Kobeissi Letter highlighted on social media X 
"CPI, PPI, and PCE inflation are all officially back on the rise in the United States. What is happening here?"
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised October PPI inflation HIGHER, from 2.4% to 2.6%. Also, Core PPI inflation for October has been revised HIGHER from 3.1% to 3.4%. This means that 6 out of the last 7 PPI inflation reports have now been revised higher. With… <a href="https://t.co/hOiCV1Cy8u">pic.twitter.com/hOiCV1Cy8u</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1867202075102204303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jobless Claims Climb</h3>
Adding to the turbulence, initial jobless claims jumped by 17,000 last week to 242,000, smashing expectations of 220,000. This marks the sharpest increase since October. Continuing claims, which measure people still receiving unemployment benefits, climbed to 1.886 million, nearing the three-year high of 1.908 million recorded last month.
Jobless claims rose significantly in states like California, up by 14,800, Texas, up by 9,500, and New York, up by 9,200.
This outcome may challenge the idea that the U.S. labor market remains tight. 
As highlighted by Nick Timiraos, chief economics correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, continuing claims for unemployment insurance are now running slightly above levels seen in 2018-2019.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economist Reactions: What&#8217;s Next For The Fed? </h3>
&#8220;Look for these numbers to fuel something I&#8217;ve been posting about for a while: the likelihood of relatively sticky inflation, and, associated with that, the choice that the Fed will face in its policy deliberation on the &#8220;last mile&#8221; to its inflation target of 2%," economist Mohamed El Erian wrote on X. 
Clark Bellin, president of Bellwether Wealth, said, "While Thursday&#8217;s PPI was stronger-than-expected, we believe the Federal Reserve will still proceed with its expected 25 basis-point rate cut in December."
Yet, persistent inflation and a weakening labor market may limit the Fed&#8217;s flexibility in 2025. "The trajectory for interest rates remains uncertain," Bellin added.
Bank of America&#8217;s economist Stephen Juneau offered a more tempered view, stating: "We expect core PCE to rise by 0.1% m/m in November, with risk of rounding up to 0.2%. This would leave the y/y rate at 2.8%."
&#8220;This would be welcome news for the Fed after core PCE rose by 0.3% m/m in October and September,&#8221; he added. 
Bank of America expects the Fed to cut in December and then two more times next year in March and June for a terminal of 3.75%-4.00%.
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Stocks Fall As Producer Inflation Spikes, Jobless Claims Jump: 'What Is Happening Here?'

The inflation measured on U.S. producer prices rose more sharply than anticipated in November, marking its second consecutive increase and casting a shadow over the broader outlook for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation"> disinflation in the economy.</a>
In November, the producer price index increased by 3% year-over-year — the highest since February 2023 — marking a significant uptick from October&#8217;s upwardly revised 2.6% and economist forecasts of 2.6%, as tracked by TradingEconomics.
This official data, released on Thursday, follows a rise in the consumer price index inflation to 2.7% annually last <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42436676/inflation-rises-as-expected-in-november-sustain-hopes-for-next-weeks-fed-interest-rate-cut">month, aligning with estimates.</a>
On a monthly basis, the PPI climbed 0.4%, exceeding both the previous month&#8217;s upwardly revised 0.3% and the forecasted figure of 0.2%. 
Excluding volatile items such as food and energy, the core PPI rose by 3.4% annually, matching an upwardly revised 3.4% in October and above expectations of 3.2%. This marks the fifth consecutive increase in underlying producer prices, with inflation reaching its highest level since June 2024.
On a monthly basis, the core PPI increased by 0.2%, a slight decline from October&#8217;s 0.3%, meeting projections.
Simultaneously, jobless claims rose more than expected to 242,000 for the week ending Dec. 7, surpassing estimates of 220,000. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Producer Prices Are Rising: Why It Matters</h3>
Before the release of the PPI report, investors were nearly fully pricing in an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve&#8217;s monetary policy meeting next week.
While the robust PPI data is unlikely to halt the widely expected 25-basis-point interest rate cut, it could draw attention during Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference, potentially prompting more cautious commentary.
Policymakers aim to maintain consumer prices near the 2% target, but a stronger-than-expected increase in producer input prices could eventually pass through to consumer prices if the trend continues.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), tracked through the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.1% following the report. 
Session gains for the greenback were further supported by an interest rate cut from the European Central Bank. 
The ECB reduced its interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, as widely anticipated. This decision drove the euro-dollar exchange rate below the 1.05 level.
Treasury yields remained steady after the PPI report, as the upward impact from hotter inflation was simultaneously counterbalanced by downward pressure from rising jobless claims. 
U.S. equity futures turned negative in premarket trading in New York. Futures contracts for the S&amp;P 500 fell 0.4%, reflecting heightened investor caution.
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Producer Inflation Rises More Than Expected To 3% In November: All Eyes On The Fed's Interest Rate Call

Wall Street kicked off Wednesday on a positive note as November inflation data came in line with expectations, leaving traders confident in the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42436676/inflation-rises-as-expected-in-november-sustain-hopes-for-next-weeks-fed-interest-rate-cut">rate cut next week.</a>
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, slightly above October's 2.6% annual rate, but perfectly aligned with economist forecasts. Core inflation, which excludes volatile categories like food and energy, remained flat at an annual rate of 3.3%, also meeting expectations.
Following the report, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed's Dec. 18 meeting surged to 96%, up from 86% before the data release, as per CME FedWatch. 
This leaves little doubt that investors are almost fully pricing in an easing move by the central bank, pushing back any fears of a potential pause. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Stocks Rally, Treasury Yields Dip</h3>
Key equity indices reflected growing optimism:
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), gained 0.5%.</li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100, represented by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), rallied 1% to 21,556 points, just shy of its all-time high of 21,626 set last Friday.</li>
<li>Blue-chip stocks traded flat, while small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), climbed 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
In the bond market, Treasury yields fell across maturities:
<ul>
<li>The 2-year Treasury yield, which is particularly sensitive to monetary policy moves, dropped 4 basis points to 4.10%.</li>
<li>The benchmark 10-year yield declined by 2 basis points to 4.20%.</li>
<li>The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) ticked up 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – held steady. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Standout Stock Performers</h3>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) climbed 1.2% to $412 per share, marking its highest level since November 2021. The rally followed Goldman Sachs' 12-month price target increase from $250 to $345. </li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 4%, nearly erasing its Tuesday losses as demand recovery in semiconductors bolstered sentiment.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) gained 2.8%, extending its rally to a third session after confirming the resumption of 737 MAX production.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose 2.7%, adding to its 5.3% jump on Tuesday. Shares reached levels last seen in July and moved tantalizingly close to record highs. </li>
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Wall Street Gains, Tech Rallies, Tesla Hits All-Time High As Inflation Data Firms Up Fed's Next Interest Rate Cut

Inflationary pressures intensified as expected in November, but the trend is beginning to show signs of stickiness, posing fresh challenges to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 2% target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">after months of disinflation.</a>
The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November 2024, exceeding October&#8217;s 2.6% reading and matching analyst estimates of 2.7%, according to TradingEconomics. This marks the second consecutive increase in annual inflation — a trend not seen since April.
On a monthly basis, the CPI jumped 0.3%, accelerating from October's 0.2% gain and matching expectations of a 0.3% rise, official data released Wednesday shows.
The index for shelter rose 0.3% in November, representing 40% of the monthly overall inflation increase.
Items that surged in November include shelter, used cars and trucks, household furnishings and operations, medical care, new vehicles and recreation. &#8220;The index for communication was among the few major indexes that decreased over the month,&#8221; the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a press release. 
Core inflation, which excludes volatile items like food and energy, remained stubbornly high at 3.3% year-over-year, in line with forecasts and consistent with the previous two months. This persistent level underscores the challenges in taming underlying price pressures. On a monthly basis, core inflation rose 0.3%, unchanged from October and matching expectations.
Indexes that increased in November include shelter, used cars and trucks, household furnishings and operations, medical care, new vehicles and recreation. The index for communication was among the few major indexes that decreased over the month.
Services inflation grew by 4.6% on a year-over-year basis, marking a slowdown from October's 4.8% figure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">November Inflation Report: Key Highlights</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Metric</th>
<th>November 2024</th>
<th>October 2024</th>
<th>Estimate</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CPI (year-over-year)</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
<td>2.6%</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPI (month-over-month)</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Core CPI (YoY)</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Core CPI (MoM)</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Interest Rate Cut Expectations Under Scrutiny</h3>
The November CPI report comes just one week before the Federal Reserve&#8217;s final policy meeting of 2024. 
Markets have widely priced in a 86% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut, anticipating further easing.
The U.S. dollar index, as tracked by Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), showed no major reactions after the report, holding gains of 0.2% for the session.
Treasury yields slightly fell, with the rate-sensitive two-year note yield down by 2 basis points to 4.14%.
Equity futures rose during premarket trading. S&amp;P 500 futures were 0.4% higher. 
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Inflation Rises As Expected In November, Sustains Hopes For December Interest Rate Cut

On Tuesday, December 10th, U.S. markets closed lower, with losses in the technology sector outweighing gains in communications services. Investors remained cautious ahead of key inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming interest rate decision.
Economic data shows that labor productivity in the U.S. nonfarm business sector rose by 2.2% during the third quarter, consistent with the preliminary estimate.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by real estate, tech, and materials, while communication services and consumer staples gained.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.35% and closed at 44,247.83, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.30% to 6,034.91, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.25% to finish at 19,687.24.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.07% and ended the session at 39,394.50, led by gains in the Precision Instruments, Steel, and Electrical/Machinery sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.47% and ended the day at 8,353.60, led by losses in the IT, Industrials and Energy sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.08% to 24,629.45, and the Nifty 500 was up 0.14%, closing at 23,346.40. Gains in the Consumer Durables, Auto, and IT sectors led shares higher, while losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Power sectors led shares lower.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.29% to close at 3,432.49, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,988.83.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.77% and closed the session at 20,155.05.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.10%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX gained 0.04%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC rose 0.02%.</li>
<li>UK&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.01%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.01% at $69.29/bbl, and Brent was up 0.90% at $72.84/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose on optimism over China&#8217;s monetary easing plans, though rising U.S. crude and fuel inventories tempered gains.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 2.56% to $3.244.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.18% at $2,723.11, Silver was down 0.59% to $32.550, and Copper fell 0.63% to $4.2455.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.15%, S&amp;P 500 futures were up 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.18%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index gained 0.31% to 106.73, the USD/JPY rose 0.38% to 152.52, and the USD/AUD rose 0.45% to 1.5750.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar strengthened, supported by expectations of resilient inflation ahead of the CPI report and concerns over China&#8217;s potential yuan weakening, which weighed on Asian and European currencies.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Oil Up Amid China Stimulus Hope, Dollar Strengthens - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Monday, December 9th, U.S. markets closed lower, driven by a decline in tech stocks. Nvidia faced pressure from a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese antitrust investigation</a>, and AMD fell after a downgrade. Investors are closely watching upcoming inflation data, including the consumer price index and producer price index, which are expected to influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s December meeting amid ongoing caution about policy adjustments.
According to economic data, U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.2% in October to $905 billion, matching preliminary estimates and reversing the previous month&#8217;s decline.
S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by declines in financials, utilities, and communication services, while healthcare and real estate stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.54% and closed at 44,401.93, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.61% to 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.62% to finish at 19,736.69.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.55% and ended the session at 39,368.50, led by gains in the Marine Transport, Steel, and Communication sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 slid 0.36% and ended the day at 8,393.00, led by losses in the IT, Financials, and A-REITs sectors.</li>
<li>The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at 4.35%, citing progress toward its inflation target as growth cools. Inflation is expected to reach the target range by 2026, delaying potential policy easing.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.01% to 24,620.50, and Nifty 500 rose 0.13%, closing at 23,322.10.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.59% to close at 3,422.66, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.73%, finishing the day at 3,995.64.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.50% and closed the session at 20,311.28</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.45%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.09%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC slipped 0.69%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.65%.</li>
<li>European shares ended an eight-day winning streak as miner losses followed weak China trade data. Focus now shifts to U.S. inflation data ahead of potential Fed rate cuts.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.57% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was down 0.54% at $71.77/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices dipped as Middle East tensions eased following Syria&#8217;s power shift, despite potential demand support from China&#8217;s stimulus plans.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.13% to $3.136.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.40% at $2,696.61, Silver was down 0.36% to $32.490, and Copper fell 0.54% to $4.2525.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.01%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.16% to 106.31, the USD/JPY rose 0.25% to 151.56, and the USD/AUD rose 0.68% to 1.5632.
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Europe Markets End Gain Streak, Crude Oil Falls, Gold Gains - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Friday, December 6, U.S. markets closed mixed as the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 hit record highs, driven by strong forecasts and encouraging jobs data that boosted expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while declines in health insurance stocks pressured the Dow to close lower.
According to economic data, nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000, significantly exceeding expectations and reflecting strong job growth. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%, aligning with predictions. Average hourly earnings grew by 0.4%, surpassing forecasts and maintaining the same pace as October&#8217;s increase.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by energy, utilities, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and communication services posted gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.28% and closed at 44,642.52, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.25% to 6,090.27, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.81% to finish at 19,859.77.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.22% and ended the session at 39,154.50, led by gains in the Machinery, Gas &amp; Water and Transport sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.02% and ended the day at 8,423.00, led by gains in the Consumer Discretionary, Telecoms Services, and Healthcare sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.21% to 24,626.15, and the Nifty 500 fell 0.07%, closing at 23,296.65. The losses were led by losses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Auto sectors.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.05% to close at 3,402.53, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.17%, finishing the day at 3,966.57.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 2.76% and closed the session at 20,414.09.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.04%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX declined 0.17%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.26%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.28%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.16% at $67.98/bbl, and Brent was up 0.97% at $71.80/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose over 1% as China signaled a shift to looser monetary policy to support its slowing economy, boosting market sentiment. Uncertainty in Syria and OPEC+&#8217;s delayed output plans supported prices despite Saudi price cuts.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 5.33% to $3.240.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.72% at $2,678.71, Silver was up 1.44% to $32.040, and Copper rose 1.76% to $4.2705.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.03%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.12%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slid 0.18% to 105.86, USD/JPY was up 0.26% at 150.43, and USD/AUD slid 0.87% to 1.5508.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar held steady as markets awaited inflation data and a Fed rate decision. Gains against the yen and won were offset by China&#8217;s monetary shift, boosting currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Mixed; Crude Gains Amid China Policy Shift - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The University of Michigan&#8217;s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index surged to a seven-month high in December, reflecting improved current economic conditions while also signaling growing concerns over rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">near-term inflation expectations.</a>
Notably, nearly 25% of respondents—the highest proportion since this data series began in 2012—stated that now is a good time to make purchases, anticipating further price increases ahead.
&#8220;A surge in buying conditions for durables led Current Economic Conditions to soar more than 20%. Rather than a sign of strength, this rise in durables was primarily due to a perception that purchasing durables now would enable buyers to avoid future price increases,&#8221; said University of Michigan&#8217;s Surveys of Consumers Director&nbsp;Joanne Hsu.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December Consumer Sentiment Report: Key Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Preliminary estimates from the University of Michigan showed that the consumer sentiment index rose from 71.8 points in November to 74 points in December, marking a 3.1% monthly surge and surpassing economist estimates, as tracked by TradingEconomics, of 72.</li>
<li>The sub-index for consumer expectations declined from 76.9 to 71.6 points, falling to a 4-month low.</li>
<li>The sub-index for current conditions soared from 63.9 to 77.7, the highest since April. </li>
<li>Year-ahead inflation expectations rose from 2.6% to 2.9%, the highest since July, and above the expected 2.7%. </li>
<li>Long-term inflation expectations fell slightly, from 3.2% to 3.1%, as expected.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economist Takeaways</h3>
&#8220;The expectations index continued the post-election re-calibration that began last month, climbing for Republicans and declining for Democrats in December,&#8221; Hsu wrote in the report.&nbsp;
&#8220;Democrats voiced concerns that anticipated policy changes, particularly tariff hikes, would lead to a resurgence in inflation. Republicans disagreed; they expect the next president will usher in an immense slowdown in inflation,&#8221; she added. &nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – rose by 0.3% after the December consumer sentiment report.
Both S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 indices were up by 0.4% and 0.7% by 10:15 a.m. in New York, while the Dow Jones held broadly steady. 
Small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), rose 0.4% higher.
Shorter-dated Treasury yields fell, with the 2-year yield down by 5 basis points. Following the latest jobs market data, investors hiked their rate-cut expectations, now assigning a 90% chance of a 25-basis-point rate ease.
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Consumer Sentiment Hits 7-Month High, But Inflation Fears Divide Democrats, Republicans

The November jobs report revealed a stronger-than-expected rebound in hiring, recovering from October&#8217;s weather-related disruptions. Wage growth also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">slightly outpaced forecasts.</a>
Nonfarm payrolls surged by 227,000 in November, a significant jump from October&#8217;s upwardly revised 36,000.
This robust labor market data could temper market expectations for an imminent interest rate cut, as resilient employment gains and rising wages may reduce policymakers&#8217; urgency to ease monetary policy.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">November Jobs Report: Key Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,000, sharply accelerating from the previous upwardly revised 36,000 and above the expected 200,000 as per TradingEconomics estimates.</li>
<li>&#8220;Over the month, employment trended up in health care, leisure and hospitality, government, and social assistance. Employment increased in transportation equipment manufacturing, reflecting the return of workers who were on strike&#8221; the Bureau of Labor Statistics wrote in the report.</li>
<li>Private payrolls rose by 194,000, while government sector employment rose by 33,000 in November. </li>
<li>Total nonfarm payroll employment was revised up by 24,000 in October and by 32,000 in September.</li>
<li>The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% to 4.2%, as expected.</li>
<li>Average hourly earnings advanced at a 0.4% monthly pace, holding steady from October&#8217;s 0.4% increase and surpassing expectations of 0.3%.</li>
<li>On an annual basis, wages rose 4%, slightly more than the predicted 3.9%. </li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Prior to November&#8217;s labor market data, market-implied odds indicated a 70% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut, as per CME FedWatch. 
The U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – fell by 0.3% after the report.
Treasury yields slightly fell, with the rate-sensitive 2-year yield falling by nearly 5 basis points. 
Futures on major U.S. indices edged higher during Friday premarket trading. Contracts on both the S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 were up by 0.2%. 
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US Economy Adds 227,000 Jobs In November, Wage Growth Accelerates

On Thursday, December 5th, U.S. markets closed lower as tech shares eased and UnitedHealth&#8217;s sharp decline weighed on major indexes. Synopsys and health insurance stocks fell amid weaker forecasts and uncertainty following UnitedHealth&#8217;s CEO&#8217;s murder. Investors await Friday&#8217;s jobs report amid rising unemployment claims.
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims rose to 224,000 last week, exceeding expectations of 215,000. The trade deficit narrowed to $73.8 billion in October, beating market estimates of $75 billion and improving from September&#8217;s $83.8 billion gap.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors fell, led by industrials, materials, and healthcare, while consumer discretionary and staples outperformed, closing higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.55% and closed at 44,765.71, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.19% to 6,075.11, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.18% to finish at 19,700.26.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 declined 0.80% and ended the session at 39,068.50, led by losses in the Transportation Equipment, Power, and Textile sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.64% and ended the day at 8,420.90, led by losses in the Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and Gold sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 slid 0.18% to 24,664.45, while the Nifty 500 gained 0.09%, closing at 23,299.20.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 1.05% to close at 3,404.08, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 1.31%, finishing the day at 3,973.14.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.56% and closed the session at 19,865.85.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.56%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.28%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 1.38%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.07%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.66% at $67.87/bbl, and Brent was down 0.71% at $71.60/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices fell amid weak demand concerns, and OPEC+ delayed supply increases to 2026, citing slowing demand, especially in China.</li>
<li>Natural Gas declined 1.69% to $3.0.27.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.39% at $2,658.39, Silver was up 0.65% to $31.740, and Copper rose 1.17% to $4.2417.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.07% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.02%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 105.88, the USD/JPY rose 0.36% to 150.62, and the USD/AUD gained 0.51% to 1.5577.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar edged higher Friday as traders awaited the November jobs report.</li>
</ul>
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China And Europe Markets Advance, Gold And Dollar Tick Higher - Global Markets Today While US Slept

On Wednesday, December 4th, U.S. markets closed higher, boosted by strong tech earnings from Salesforce and optimistic comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell's remarks on the economy and inflation, along with expectations of a rate cut, helped lift market sentiment.
According to economic data, U.S. private businesses added 146K jobs in November, which is below estimates. Factory orders rose 0.2% to $586.7B, while the ISM services PMI fell to 52.1, missing expectations.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors declined, with energy, materials, and financials seeing the biggest losses, while consumer discretionary and technology stocks ended higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.69% and closed at 45,014.04, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.61% to 6,086.49, while the Nasdaq Composite soared 1.30% to finish at 19,735.12.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.38% and ended the session at 39,382.50, led by gains in the Shipbuilding, Retail and Warehousing sectors.</li>
<li>Australia's S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.15% and ended the day at 8,474.90, led by gains in the Gold, IT and Consumer Discretionary sectors.</li>
<li>India's Nifty 50 rose 0.94% to 24,696.45, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.75%, closing at 23,273.50. Gains in the Technology, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the index.</li>
<li>China's Shanghai Composite gained 0.13% to close at 3,368.86, while the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.23%, finishing the day at 3,921.59.</li>
<li>Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.92% and closed the session at 19,560.44.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.65%.</li>
<li>Germany's DAX rose 0.64%.</li>
<li>France's CAC gained 0.44%.</li>
<li>U.K.'s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.09%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.34% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.29% at $72.54/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices edged up ahead of an OPEC+ meeting. Investors await decisions on extending supply cuts, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East add uncertainty.</li>
<li>Natural Gas gained 1.91% to $3.102.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.18% at $2,671.49, Silver was down 0.01% to $31.913, and Copper rose 0.23% to $4.2110.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:15 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.02%, S&amp;P 500 futures slid 0.02% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.10%.
Forex at 05:15 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.14% to 106.17, USD/JPY was down 0.21% at 150.28, and USD/AUD fell 0.14% to 1.5529.</li>
<li>Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42331261/bitcoin-hits-historic-100000-milestone-michael-saylor-gets-ready-for-party" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surged past $100,000</a> on Thursday, driven by expectations of a friendly U.S. regulatory shift, particularly with Trump's SEC nomination. Meanwhile, world stocks hit record highs, buoyed by positive remarks from Fed Chief Powell.</li>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gains; Dollar Slips While Bitcoin Hits $100K - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The U.S. services sector experienced an unexpected slowdown in its growth momentum last month as respondents expressed caution regarding the economic impact of recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">elections and impending tariffs.</a>
The Services Purchasing Managers Index released Wednesday fell to 52.1% in November, down from a two-year peak of 56% in October, missing expectations of a slower deceleration to 55.5%, according to data from the Institute for Supply Management. 
&#8220;The decrease in the Services PMI&nbsp;in November was driven by decreases in each of the four directly impacting subindexes – Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Supplier Deliveries,&#8221; stated Steve Miller, chair of the ISM Services Business Survey Committee.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">November ISM Services PMI: Key Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>The broader ISM Services PMI index recorded its fifth straight month of expansionary conditions in November, albeit at a slower speed compared to October. The survey results reinforce the view that the services sector &#8220;has returned to sustained growth,&#8221; Miller said. </li>
<li>The subindex for Business Activity eased from 57.2% in October to 53.7% in November.</li>
<li>The subindex for New Orders eased from 57.4% to 53.7%.</li>
<li>The subindex for Prices inched up from to 58.1% to 58.2%. </li>
<li>The subindex for Employment fell from 53% to 51.5%.</li>
</ul>
 &#8220;Generally, respondents' comments were neutral to positive, and both positive and negative impacts were attributed to seasonality,&#8221; Miller said. 
&#8220;Election ramifications and tariffs were mentioned often, with cautionary outlooks related to the potential impact on respondents' specific industries,&#8221; he added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) — as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) — fell in the aftermath of the ISM report and erased session gains.
Treasury yields also reversed their trend and flattened across the curve, with the 10-year yield returning to 4.23%, down from 4.27% hit earlier in the day. 
Stocks maintained modest early morning gains, with the S&amp;P 500 — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — up by 0.2%.
Blue chips, as monitored through the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), also inched up by 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), rose 0.6%.
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US Services Sector Growth Cools More Than Expected In November As Businesses Show 'Cautionary Outlooks' On Tariffs

An interest rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve&#8217;s Dec. 18 meeting remains far from being a done deal, as St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem's latest remarks suggest policymakers may face a heated debate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">in the weeks ahead. </a>
Speaking at an economic symposium hosted by Bloomberg in New York, Musalem highlighted both progress and risks in the Fed's fight against inflation, indicating the need to approach interest rate cuts with caution.
Musalem reiterated his baseline expectation that inflation will gradually converge to the Fed's 2% target, stating that &#8220;additional easing of moderately restrictive policy toward neutral will be appropriate over time.&#8221;
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Yet, he tempered this view with a strong emphasis on caution, signaling the need to &#8220;maintain policy optionality.&#8221; 
According to Musalem, &#8220;the time may be approaching to consider slowing the pace of interest rate reductions, or pausing,&#8221; to allow the central bank to better assess the evolving economic outlook.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Strength Clashes With Inflation Risks</h3>
Recent data presents a mixed picture for the Fed. 
Musalem indicated that, since September, economic activity has exceeded expectations. Yet, inflation remains &#8220;higher than desired,&#8221; and the labor market is still close to full employment.
&#8220;I expect the labor market will remain consistent with full employment while the unemployment rate rises modestly toward estimates of its natural rate,&#8221; he added.
However, he cautioned that &#8220;easing policy too much too soon poses a greater risk than easing too little, or too slowly.&#8221; 
He highlighted that premature or excessive rate cuts could add pressure to higher long-term yields, which could, in turn, slow economic activity and pressure employment levels.
&#8220;A rapid easing of policy could be detrimental to both sides of the FOMC's dual mandate,&#8221; Musalem explained, referencing the Fed's twin goals of price stability and maximum employment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Productivity As A Key Factor</h3>
Musalem identified productivity growth as a crucial factor in sustaining disinflation while allowing the economy to continue expanding. 
Yet, uncertainties cloud the outlook. &#8220;If productivity growth slows, inflation convergence could be challenged,&#8221; he said, adding that sustaining the current economic expansion will require inflation to return to 2% sustainably.
&#8220;I favor a patient approach,&#8221; Musalem said. Core PCE inflation — currently above target — remains a significant concern, even as the economy grows above its long-term potential and the labor market shows resilience.
&#8220;Going the last mile to return inflation to 2% will help keep inflation expectations anchored and provide the price stability underpinning needed to maintain maximum employment and a sustained economic expansion,&#8221; he added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction</h3>
Musalem's remarks impacted financial markets, with traders adjusting their expectations for the December meeting.
The implied probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut fell to 68%, down from 72% the previous day, according to Fed funds futures tracked by CME FedWatch tool. The remaining 32% now favor the scenario of rates remaining unchanged.
The U.S. dollar strengthened in response, with the dollar index (DXY) — tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) — rising 0.3%. The greenback gained more than 1% against the Japanese yen.
Meanwhile, Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year yield rising by 5 basis points to 4.27%, reflecting the market's reassessment of future rate cuts.
Interestingly, the stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields did not dampen equity market sentiment. Wall Street remained on track for gains in early morning trading. 
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Interest Rate Cut In December? St. Louis Fed's Musalem Urges 'Patient Approach' In 'Last Mile' To 2%

The pace of monthly employment growth among U.S. private businesses decelerated in November and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">slightly missed economist expectations. </a>
Private employers added 146,000 new payrolls in November, down from the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and slightly below the expected 150,000, as reported by&nbsp;Automatic Data Processing Inc.&nbsp;on Wednesday. 
"Strong hiring at large employers led this month&#8217;s growth, yet industry performance was mixed" according to the November&#8217;s ADP National Employment Report.
"Manufacturing was the weakest we&#8217;ve seen since spring. Financial services and leisure and hospitality were also soft."&nbsp;Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP, added.
The ADP National Employment Report sets the stage for the highly anticipated non-farm payrolls data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, where economists forecast a significant employment jump from October&#8217;s 12,000 to 200,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ADP Employment Report For November: Key Highlights</h2>
<ul>
<li>In November, goods-producing industries saw an increase of only 6,000 jobs.</li>
<li>Manufacturing lost 26,000 payrolls, while construction added 30,000 jobs.</li>
<li>Service-providing industries experienced a more robust employment growth, adding 140,000 jobs. </li>
<li>Education and health services led with 50,000 new payrolls; trade, transportation, and utilities added 28,000. </li>
<li>Employment in leisure and hospitality grew by 15,000, while information and financial services activities witnessed weak growth, up by 4,000 and 5,000, respectively. </li>
<li>Salary growth for job stayers rose to 4.8% year-over-year, marking the first increase in 25 months. For job changers, pay gains rose to 7.2%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Wednesday, with the U.S. dollar index – as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – up 0.3% on the day.
Yields on longer-dated Treasuries surged, with the 10-year yield rising by 5 basis points to 4.27%. 
Equity futures were up during the premarket trading in New York. Contracts on the S&amp;P 500 rose 0.3%, while those on the Nasdaq 100 and the Dow Jones were up 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. 
On Tuesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) closed at $604.16, setting a record-high closing price.
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Private Employers Add Fewer November Jobs Than Expected: 'Manufacturing Was The Weakest We've Seen Since Spring'

On Tuesday, December 3rd, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, fueled by gains in the tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors. The Dow finished slightly lower. Investors are awaiting key data, including the monthly employment report and ISM services index.
Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is on track to reach the 2% target and highlighted the strength of the job market, though they stopped short of indicating support for another rate cut.
In economic data, job openings increased by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October, up from a revised 7.372 million in September, surpassing market expectations of 7.48 million.
S&amp;P 500 sectors ended lower, with utilities, industrials, and financials suffering the biggest losses, while communication services and information technology stocks closed higher.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.17% and closed at 44,705.53, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.05% to 6,049.88, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.40% to finish at 19,480.91.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 0.06% and ended the session at 39,232.00, led by gains in the Banking, Insurance and Transportation Equipment sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 fell 0.38% and ended the day at 8,462.60, led by losses in the A-REITs, Financials, and Utilities sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.02% to 24,461.60, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.31%, closing at 23,093.30. Gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Consumer Durables sectors led the gains.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite declined 0.42% to close at 3,364.65, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.54%, finishing the day at 3,930.56.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was down 0.02% and closed the session at 19,742.46.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.43%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.77%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.17%.</li>
<li>U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.41%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 0.71% at $70.44/bbl, and Brent was up 0.72% at $74.20/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices saw a slight increase as traders expect OPEC+ to extend supply cuts amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and South Korea supported the prices.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 0.66% to $3.022.</li>
<li>Gold was trading lower by 0.17% at $2,663.69, Silver was down 0.54% to $31.323, and Copper fell 0.27% to $4.1905.</li>
</ul>
US Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were up 0.43%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.21%, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.52%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.13% to 106.50, the USD/JPY rose 0.79% to 150.76, and the USD/AUD rose 1.14% to 1.5594.
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Oil Hits $70 In Supply Cut Hope, Dollar Gains, Asia And Europe Markets Mixed - Global Markets Today While US Slept

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Tuesday that inflation &#8220;appears to be on a sustainable path&#8221; but indicated that challenges still persist, adding that monetary &#8220;policy is not <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">on a preset course.&#8221;</a>
Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Kugler described recent inflation readings as encouraging. Personal consumption expenditures rose 2.3% over the past year, and core PCE—the Fed&#8217;s favorite inflation gauge—increased 2.8%.
&#8220;I am encouraged that inflation expectations appear to remain well anchored,&#8221; she said. 
&#8220;I viewed the elevated inflation readings as partly stemming from seasonal and one-off factors not fully accounted for in the data,&#8221; she added.
Kugler highlighted the Fed's recent interest rate cuts in September and November as steps toward a more neutral monetary policy stance. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Labor Market Shows Signs Of Cooling, Yet Hurricanes And Strikes Disrupt Statistics</h3>
Kugler said monthly payroll gains have slowed, from an average of 260,000 in the first quarter to below 200,000 by midyear. 
The unemployment rate has risen from 3.7% in January to 4.1% in October, which she described as &#8220;near the level I judge as roughly consistent with our maximum-employment mandate.&#8221;
Disruptions in October's employment report, including hurricanes and strikes, accounted for 100,000 to 120,000 missing jobs, with a rebound expected in the months ahead.
&#8220;Will see some bounce back,&#8221; she said in response to a question about the upcoming November jobs report, set to be released this Friday
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Growth, Low Inflation Fueled By Productivity Gains</h3>
Kugler said 2024 economic growth has outpaced expectations, with GDP growth nearly doubling earlier forecasts. She attributed this to two key supply-side factors: a surge in immigration earlier in the year and higher productivity growth.
Revisions in September revealed that productivity growth since 2020 has averaged 1.9% annually, compared to 1.4% in the five years prior. 
&#8220;Emerging technologies, most notably artificial intelligence, may also be starting to contribute to enhanced productivity,&#8221; she said. 
Kugler highlighted this significant development, saying it boosts the economy's capacity for growth without overheating.
&#8220;My speculation was that higher productivity was a possible explanation for the unusual combination of strong economic output, a cooling labor market, and declining inflation,&#8221; she added. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook: Risks And Flexibility</h3>
Kugler said she will continue to assess incoming data to determine the appropriate policy course, emphasizing that the Fed's decisions are not on a preset path. 
She said the Fed remains vigilant for potential risks, including slowing immigration, trade policy changes, and negative supply shocks that could impact economic growth and inflation.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Interest rate futures saw little movement after Kugler&#8217;s remarks, with market-implied odds showing a 74% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed&#8217;s Dec. 18 meeting, as per the CME FedWatch tool.
The U.S. Dollar Index—as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>)—slightly weakened, extending session losses to negative 0.3%.
Large-cap U.S. stocks remained broadly flat for the day, with the S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) hovering at $603.30. 
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Fed's Kugler Sees Inflation Progress But Warns: 'Policy Is Not On A Preset Course'

On Monday, December 2nd, U.S. markets closed mixed, driven by tech stocks, while the Dow fell. Investors await key economic data, including Friday&#8217;s jobs report. The Fed may cut interest rates, but inflation concerns linger. Super Micro Computer surged 28.7% after announcing plans to find a new finance chief. Despite strong sectors, more stocks declined than advanced, with trading volume lower than average.
Economic data shows that U.S. construction spending rose 0.4% in October, reaching an annual rate of $2,174 billion. The ISM manufacturing PMI increased to 48.4 in November, surpassing the expected 47.5 and up from 46.5 in October.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors closed lower, with utilities, real estate, and financial stocks declining, while communication services and consumer discretionary stocks saw gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.29% and closed at 44,782.00, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.24% to 6,047.15, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.97% to finish at 19,403.95.
Asia Markets Today
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 gained 1.84% and ended the session at 39,207.50,   led by gains in the Gas &amp; Water, Banking and Retail sectors.</li>
<li>Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.56% and ended the day at 8,495.20, led by gains in the Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors.</li>
<li>India&#8217;s Nifty 50 rose 0.72% to 24,451.65, and Nifty 500 gained 0.78%, closing at 23,013.80.</li>
<li>China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite gained 0.44% to close at 3,378.81, and the Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.11%, finishing the day at 3,951.89.</li>
<li>Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng was up 1.00% and closed the session at 19,746.32.</li>
</ul>
Eurozone at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.75%.</li>
<li>Germany&#8217;s DAX rose 0.56%.</li>
<li>France&#8217;s CAC gained 0.61%.</li>
<li>FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.68%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.03% at $68.78/bbl, and Brent was up 0.92% at $72.49/bbl.</li>
<li>Oil prices rose nearly one percent as traders awaited OPEC+ decisions on output cuts. OPEC+ is likely to extend cuts amid weak global demand and geopolitical tensions.</li>
<li>Natural Gas slipped 1.28% to $3.172.</li>
<li>Gold was trading higher by 0.35% at $2,667.64, Silver was up 1.87% to $31.442, and Copper rose 1.36% to $4.1870.</li>
</ul>
U.S. Futures at 05:30 AM ET
Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&amp;P 500 futures gained 0.05% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.01%.
Forex at 05:30 AM ET
<ul>
<li>The U.S. dollar index fell 0.19% to 106.24, the USD/JPY was up 0.15% to 149.81, and the USD/AUD declined 0.26% to 1.5401.</li>
<li>The U.S. dollar steadied after gaining strength on Monday, driven by political tensions in France and strong U.S. economic data, but came under pressure following remarks from Federal Reserve official hinting at a potential rate cut in December.</li>
</ul>
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Asia And Europe Markets Gain; Oil Rises Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The COT currency market speculator bets were overall higher this week as six out of the 11 currency markets we cover had higher positioning while the other five markets had lower speculator contracts.

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The USD/JPY pair climbed to 153.77 on Monday, reaching a three-week high.

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The US Dollar edges slightly lower at the start of the week.

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