China's Economic Activity Faces Headwinds in November
China's economy struggles in November with slow production (4.8%) and retail growth (1.3%), amid weak demand and investment.
Kevin Warsh Emerges as Top Candidate for Fed Chair Amid Pressure to Cut Rates
Kevin Warsh is Trump's top pick for Fed Chair, favored for supporting rate cuts; decision expected soon amid market speculation.
Jordan's 2026 Budget Aims for Development and Stability
The 2026 Jordan budget project focuses on development and financial stability, emphasizing improvements in education, health, and infrastructure. It aims to implement high-quality projects in vital sectors such as energy, water, tourism, education, health, transport, and communications.
Norwegian Fund Excludes Data Centers from Real Estate Plan
Norway's $2.1T fund excludes data centers from real estate strategy, focusing on stability amid AI sector risks.
GCC Central Banks Reduce Rates by 25 Basis Points
GCC central banks cut rates by 25 basis points, aligning with the US Fed, to support non-oil economic growth and diversification efforts.
Federal Reserve Divisions Pose Challenges for Rate Policy
Increasing divisions within the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts threaten to complicate decision-making in 2026.
China's Central Bank Withdraws 62.2B Yuan Liquidity
PBoC withdrew 62.2B yuan liquidity via reverse repos; Finance Ministry to renew 750B yuan in treasury bonds, no fiscal deficit increase.
Hong Kong Stocks Rise 0.8% on Rate Cuts and Sentiment Boos
Hong Kong stocks rose 0.8% supported by interest rate cuts and improved sentiment, while caution prevailed ahead of Chinese credit data.
Hong Kong Lowers Base Interest Rate to 4.0%
Hong Kong cuts base interest rate to 4.0% following U.S. Fed's move, marking the lowest since Oct 2022 amid economic growth.
Australia's Employment Falls Amid Stable Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in Australia remained steady at 4.3% despite a drop in employment by 21,300 jobs in November 2025.
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