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France and Germany's political crises are a setback for efforts to modernise Europe's struggling economy and are already making it harder for companies to take the investment decisions they need to compete globally. Government collapses in Germany and France - the big two economies that for decades have powered the European Union - come just as the region must navigate the return of Donald Trump to the White House and mounting trade tensions with China. From French cognac-makers facing Chinese duties to German component manufacturers awaiting clarity on Europe's industrial strategy for electric vehicles, the timing could not be worse.

A relentless rally in U.S. stocks is showing few signs of slowing into year-end, even as rising valuations and signs of excessive speculation fuel worries that a pullback may be overdue. The S&P 500 notched its 57th record close of the year on Friday and is up nearly 28% in 2024, driven by a robust U.S. economy, expectations of lower interest rates and excitement over the tax cuts and deregulation promised by President-elect Donald Trump. The S&P 500 has gone over 13 months without straying 10% or more from its record high, the longest such streak in nearly three years.

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If you are wondering how markets have reacted to the stunning fall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the answer is calmly. Gold and oil prices are up around 0.4%, but that's a modest move for such a rapid turn of events and there are no signs of a rush to safety. It would certainly seem to be a bloody nose for Russian President Putin who has spent years propping up the Assad regime and stands to lose control of his only naval base in the Mediterranean.

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China's exports likely grew in November, slower than last month's bumper data but continuing an upbeat trend as Chinese exporters likely frontloaded shipments amid growing tariff risks from the incoming U.S. administration. Outbound shipments are expected to have risen 8.5% year-on-year by value in November, the median forecast of 22 economists in a Reuters poll showed, compared to a 12.7% jump in October. Meanwhile, South Korea, a leading indicator of China's imports, reported a fourth-straight month of slowing exports growth in November, hitting a 14-month low, as shipments to the U.S. and China fell amid tariff uncertainty.

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has dismissed the idea of a national Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve as “crazy” amidst ongoing deliberations in Congress and the crypto industry. What Happened: In an interview with Bloomberg on Friday, Summers ...

Prediction markets saw surging interest during the election. A month later, sites like Kalshi say they're seeing more activity in non-political bets, too.

Staunch Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff questioned financial analyst Jim Cramer’s bullish stance on the cryptocurrency on Thursday, likening it to remarks made at market tops. What Happened: Schiff took to X to share his thoughts on Cramer’s ...