Moody's shifted China's credit rating outlook to negative, citing financial support towards RLGs and SOEs, weak economic growth, and a dip in Chinese stocks.
On Monday, December 4th, the U.S. stock markets concluded in the negative territory, as investors maintained a cautious stance in anticipation of upcoming employment data.
In economic data, October witnessed a 3.6% month-over-month decline in U.S. factory orders, a stark contrast to the revised 2.3% increase in September and diverging from market forecasts of a 2.8% fall.
On Thursday, Nov. 30, U.S. stock markets closed mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining more than 500 points.
In economic data, The U.S. October personal consumption expenditure price index remained stable, following September’s 0.4% increase. Annual core PCE inflation decreased to 3.5% from 3.7%.
On Wednesday, November 29th, U.S. stock markets closed mixed amid easing recession worries and uncertainty over the Fed's policy duration, with investors awaiting the PCE inflation report.
In economic data, U.S. Q3 economic growth outperformed at 5.2%, surpassing expectations, while the October trade deficit widened to $89.8 billion from $86.8 billion in the prior month.
On Monday, November 27th, U.S. stock markets closed in the red as investors paused following Thanksgiving to focus on upcoming inflation data, consumer confidence, and spending.
In economic data, U.S. new home sales in October fell 5.6% to an annual rate of 679,000, below estimates of 723,000. This decline contributed to a cautious market mood.
On Friday, November 24th, U.S. stock markets closed mixed with minimal changes in a holiday-shortened trading session.
In economic data, the U.S. services PMI by S&P Global increased to 50.8 in November from 50.6, the highest in four months and above forecasts of 50.4, and the manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.4 from 50, falling short of the expected 49.8.