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China's Nov exports likely grew 8.5% as factories shift stocks overseas: Reuters poll

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.

Why the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Rocketed Almost 40% in November

The exchange-traded fund (ETF) closely tracks the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), allowing investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency on major brokerage platforms without having to purchase it directly on a crypto exchange. Bitcoin has rallied big time in the wake of Donald Trump's election on Nov. 5, so this Bitcoin ETF followed suit. Although incoming President Trump lambasted Bitcoin and its legitimacy back when he was in office in 2019, he appeared to change his mind on the cryptocurrency earlier this year.

Trump says he will not try to replace Fed's Powell

(Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell upon taking office in January. Trump added that he didn't think Powell, who he has sparred with in the past over interest rate levels, would go quietly.

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices after OPEC+ delays reviving output

(Bloomberg) -- Saudi Arabia is cutting oil prices for buyers in Asia by more than expected after OPEC+ further delayed an output revival, underscoring how the outlook for the market remains weak.Most Read from BloombergA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With MicrotransitState oil producer Saudi Aramco will sell its main Arab Light crude grade at

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