The core consumer price inflation rate was unchanged at 3.3% and has stayed above 3% since April 2021, confirming the difficult task for policymakers in bringing down inflation to 2%.

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U.S. markets traded sideways ahead of inflation reports, and European markets lacked momentum ahead of rate decisions this week. China's strong exports highlight steady demand growth in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. 

U.S. major averages retained upward bias amid positive market sentiment and a stable economic backdrop. Despite the slowdown in inflation, wages and prices are still rising at a faster pace inconsistent with the Fed's long-term goal of 2% inflation.

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Wall Street indexes traded sideways as investors reviewed last week's updates on the labor market, international trade, and factory orders. The expectations of one more rate cut after the policy meeting next week kept market sentiment positive.

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Investors on Wall Street held out for one more rate cut after the next policy meeting this month after the nonfarm payrolls report suggested strong but not too-hot labor market conditions.

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Stock market indexes in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and India traded in a tight range as investors awaited rate decisions over the next two weeks. Market indexes in China and HK struggled to stay above the flatline amid faltering economic growth outlook and looming trade tensions with the U.S.

Wall Street indexes were nearly unchanged in early trading on Thursday, and investors held out for the current market rally to extend gains in December.

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The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite traded at new intraday highs after factory orders rose from the previous month in October and private employment expanded in November. The French government collapsed after losing a no-confidence vote, the first defeat since 1962.

Benchmark indexes on Wall Street retained an upward bias after positive quarterly results from Salesforce.com and Marvell Technology.

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Market indexes in the U.S. and Europe hovered near record highs as investors held out for one last rate cut in two weeks. The U.S. announced additional trade restrictions with China targeting key technology and product suppliers for advanced semiconductor production.

U.S. major averages held steady after closing at new highs in the previous session as investors reviewed the latest update on the labor market.

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Stock market indexes extended gains in New York, Europe, and Asia. The eurozone manufacturing activities deteriorated for the second month in a row in November. China's foreign direct investment continues to fall amid worries about slowing economic growth, intellectual property theft, and arbitrary law enforcement. 

Positive sentiment ruled Wall Street trading as investors looked to extend gains of the previous week and month.

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Wall Street indexes soared more than 5% in November amid a raft of positive economic reports and post-election euphoria. Semiconductor equipment and technology stocks rallied more than 2% on speculation that President Biden's additional trade restrictions on China are likely to be less stringent than previously expected.



U.S. and global markets hover near recent highs amid rising worries about political uncertainty in France and Germany, China's focus on supporting economic growth through exports, and the U.S. signaling more restrictive international trade.