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Asia-Pacific markets start December mixed with China’s manufacturing data in focus
Traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut in the upcoming U.S. Fed meeting on Dec. 10. Source link
China factory activity edges up in November but remains in contraction for eighth month as fading holiday demand drags services
The National Bureau of Statistics said the manufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 49.2, up 0.2 points from October and in line with forecasts in a Reuters poll. Source link
Global week ahead: The start of a Santa Rally or more 'bah humbug'?
Global week ahead: The start of a Santa Rally or more 'bah humbug'? Source link
Silver hit record highs in 2025 – here's why the 'Devil’s metal' has further to run
While industrial demand for silver is expected to decline slightly in 2025, the metal is increasingly used in electric vehicles, for AI components and in photovoltaics. Source link
AI is taking jobs — here’s Coursera CEO's No. 1 tip for grads to stay competitive
“They’re [recruiters] going to be assessing your mindset and your traits as a human being more than your experience,” Coursera’s CEO told CNBC Make It. Source link
Airbus A320 recall disrupts global travel after glitch linked to solar flares
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said in a directive that a JetBlue flight on Oct. 30 experienced an “uncommanded and limited pitch down event.” Source link
Gold can top $5k next year, Goldman Sachs investor poll says
Goldman Sachs polled 900 institutional investor clients and found they believed gold prices could reach an all-time high in 2026. Source link
Switzerland has long welcomed the ultra wealthy. A referendum on a new tax has riled them up
Switzerland looks set to reject a proposal for a 50% tax on inheritances and gifts of more than 50 million Swiss Francs. Source link
AI shopping comes with its own perils this Black Friday
Agentic AI is transforming the way people shop online, and it comes with heigheted risks of digital fraud for retailers. Source link
Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' as Europe looks to bolster sovereign defense systems
Italian defense company Leonardo unveiled plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure Source link