— The U.S. economy added a healthy 227,000 jobs in November, with unemployment remaining a low 4.2%; U.S. stocks hit record highs.
— Oil and gold prices rose after the Syrian government was toppled by rebels, changing the balance of power in the Middle East.
— China said it will ramp up economic stimulus in 2025 to similar levels as after the 2008 global financial crisis, to try and hit targeted 5% GDP growth amid the threat of stiff U.S. tariffs under Trump.
— President-elect Trump will nominate Paul Atkins to head the SEC, a Wall Street veteran supportive of cryptocurrency markets; Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent is a hedge fund manager who backs higher U.S. tariffs.
— Facebook owner Meta is seeking to fund nuclear generating capacity of 1 to 4 GW (1 GW or gigawatt can power a medium-sized city), in addition to contracting for 12 gigawatts from renewable energy sources; U.S. tech giants are expanding into nuclear energy to power AI.
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