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US close: Stocks close higher as Trump tweets on trade
US stocks recorded more gains on Friday as investors again shrugged off news of the President's impeachment and digested some positive trade headlines.
China praises Macau and says won't allow foreign forces to act in HK
President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China would never allow foreign forces to interfere with its special regions of Hong Kong and Macau, praising the latter for its patriotism.
Europe close: Stocks continue advance amid trade hopes
European stocks continued to gain altitude on Friday, as comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ignited Sino-US trade hopes, helping investors brush aside German consumer sentiment data that missed expectations.
European regulators seek more oversight over Boeing
Boeing needs greater oversight from regulators said the EU’s aviation safety chief after faults in the US’s review of the controversial 737 Max were recently found.
US personal incomes jump in November
Americans' income picked up far more sharply than expected last month, driving a rebound in disposable incomes and spending.
US consumer sentiment improves in December
Consumer sentiment in the US improved in December, according to final data released on Friday.
Orange bosses guilty of 'moral harassment' that led to employees' suicides
Three former senior bosses of French telecoms giant Orange have been found guilty of "moral harassment" that led three of its staff to commit suicide.
US third quarter GDP growth unrevised at 2.1%
The pace of economic activity in the States picked up slightly in the third quarter, helped by a smaller drag from inventory building alongside stronger exports and residential fixed investment.
US pre-open: Futures point to flat open after another record close
US futures were pointing to a flat open on Friday as investors continued to mull over news of the US President's impeachment.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid focus on trade news
Markets in Asia were mixed as they closed on Friday, after trade news boosted sentiment and led to another record close on Wall Street overnight.
Trump demands immediate impeachment trial
US President Donald Trump has called for an “immediate” Senate impeachment trial as Democrats and Republicans reached an impasse over when it should start.