South Korea’s Lee begins China state visit after North fires missiles

December S&P E-mini futures:  Inflation has come down and the Fed is lowering rates. The long standing 6000 target has been reached but an extension up to 6136 and maybe to 6380 is likely. QQQ: Support is 488. Resistance is 525. TNX (ten year note yield): The 3.75% level is support. A swing up to…

Global defense spending has sharply risen in recent years, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions. The Russia-Ukraine war, concerns over China’s intentions in the Asia-Pacific, and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict have all contributed to a 5.4% annual increase in military budgets since 2021. This surge has pushed global defense spending to an impressive $2.3 trillion in…

Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 1.53% Source link

Trading on the Moscow exchange remained closed Thursday. Russia’s ruble lost another 15% against the U.S. dollar and is worth less than 1 cent. It has plunged since Western governments imposed sanctions that cut off much of Russia’s access to the global financial system. The exposure and overlap that U.S. markets have to Russia is…