U.S. Stock Futures Rally Ahead of Economic Data

The S&P 500 has completed its best six-month performance since 2009, as stimulus measures from central banks and governments have bolstered investors' appetite for stocks. 


 
U.S. Household Income Could Pose Hurdle for Economic Recovery

The U.S. economy is rebounding quickly from the pandemic-induced recession but faces a potential new hurdle: a drop in household income that could restrain consumers' spending. 


 
ECB Steps Up Support for Credit Markets

The European Central Bank is ramping up its corporate-bond purchases, increasing its support for the region's companies as weaker economic data weigh on credit markets. 


 
Tokyo Stock Exchange Trading Is Halted by System Problem

The Tokyo Stock Exchange halted all stock trading for Thursday's session due to a system problem, a rare glitch that market participants said could undermine trust in the exchange. 


 
President Trump Signs Spending Bill After Brief Lapse in Funding

The short-term spending bill, signed within an hour after the midnight deadline, keeps the government funded through Dec. 11. 


 
House Delays Vote on $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Lacking GOP Backing

Democratic aides say the postponement is to allow the two sides one more day to keep talking before a vote. 


 
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Rise Slightly

New coronavirus cases in the U.S. edged up slightly to more than 42,000, as some states moved to extend pandemic-related restrictions, while others progressed with reopening plans. 


 
Investors Have a Local Route into China's Hydrogen Plans

China is further along the road to adopting hydrogen as a potentially green transport fuel than most of its peers. Investors don't need to buy Chinese stocks to gain exposure. 


 
Philippines Central Bank Keeps Rate Unchanged

The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as it gauges the effect of easing measures taken earlier this year to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic's economic impact. 


 
New Jersey Pension Plans $600 Million for Separately Managed Accounts

The New Jersey State Investment Council is pledging $500 million for co-investments to BlackRock Private Equity Partners and Neuberger Berman.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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