📈 Stocks / Finance

Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Shortened Week

CNBC

U.S. stock futures rose Sunday night, with Dow futures up 0.5% and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4%. Investors anticipate a shortened trading week amid Thanksgiving. President-elect Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary has boosted market optimism despite potential trade policy concerns.

Bond Buyers Return as Yields Reach 4.5%

Yahoo Finance

The US bond market steadied after a two-month decline, with 10-year Treasury yields reversing from 4.5% amid increased buying. Pimco's Browne sees Treasuries as a low-volatility asset with high returns. Trump's Treasury pick, Scott Bessent, is viewed as a 'fiscal hawk', raising hopes for tighter fiscal control.

Berkshire's $325B Cash Reserve Spurs Market Speculation

Benzinga

Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserve has reached $325 billion, raising questions about Warren Buffett's market outlook. Analyst Nir Kaissar suggests Buffett's strategy reflects caution as valuations peak, echoing moves made during the 1990s tech bubble and 2008 crash—holding cash to seize future opportunities.

🪙 Crypto

Bitcoin's Short-Term Bearish Trend Amid Long-Term Optimism

Bitcoin News

Bitcoin's short-term charts show a bearish correction with resistance at $98,000-$99,800 and key support at $96,500. A break below could push BTC toward $95,000. The RSI signals caution for new longs, while long-term indicators like EMAs still suggest bullish strength.

🌎 Global Economy

Eurozone Economy Faces Increased Challenges

Yahoo Finance

Euro-area business activity shrank in November, pushing the euro to its lowest level since 2022 against the dollar. Weaker purchasing managers data, rising wages, and political instability in Germany and France are heightening concerns. ECB rate cut expectations increased to 50% for December.

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