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☆ Browns quarterback Jameis Winston had the most rollercoaster game of the season on Monday
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has been a highlight machine since taking over the starting job on Oct. 27 — both good and bad. That was never more true than Monday night, when Winston threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos. That would have been a great stat line, except Winston also threw three interceptions — including two pick-sixes. In true Winston fashion, immediately following Bonitto’s score, he led an 11-play drive in under 90 seconds for a touchdown. But one play after converting a 3rd-and-12, Ja'Quan McMillan intercepted Winston for a 44-yard score that gave Denver a 41-32 lead.

Persons: Jameis Winston, Winston hasn’t, he’s, Winston, Winston —, Nik Bonitto, Ja'Quan McMillan, —, “, ” Winston, “ I’m Organizations: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Browns, Cleveland, Broncos, Denver

☆ Winter weather blast to bring more snow to northern states making travel hazardous
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

A new Arctic blast of winter weather is set to dump yet more snow onto the Great Lakes and Northeast, as winter weather caused transport chaos and left thousands stranded. Lake effect snow is still affecting areas downwind of lake Erie after several punishing days of winter weather and is expected to last through Wednesday. By Wednesday, the clipper weather system should bring snow to the interior Northeast and New England, while intensifying snowfall in areas downwind of the Great Lakes. In Erie, Pennsylvania, drivers were pictured on social media digging their cars and driveways out of more than a foot of snow. A lake effect snow warning is in effect across the area until 7 p.m.

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☆ Melbourne: The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Joe Minihane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

It’s the great Australian city debate, one which pits the commerce, business and money of Sydney against cultural, arts-loving, coffee-drinking Melbourne. Chris Putnam/imageBROKER/ShutterstockThere’s no better way to start a trip to Melbourne than with a proper cup of coffee. The history of coffee in Melbourne goes back to the years after World War II, when Italian immigrants arrived and brought their machines with them. And it's not just coffee 06:24 - Source: CNNKate Reid is the best person to speak with about Melbourne’s coffee obsession. “Neighbours” is set in the fictional Melbourne suburb of Erinsborough, although the street is real, as is the connection to the city.

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☆ Real estate tycoon must pay $9 billion to avoid execution in Vietnam
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

HANOI, Vietnam — A court in Vietnam on Tuesday upheld a death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan after rejecting her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement and bribery in a high-profile $12 billion fraud case, state media reported. Lan, the chairwoman of real estate developer Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, was sentenced to death in April for her role in what was Vietnam’s biggest financial fraud case on record. The High People’s Court in southern Ho Chi Minh City determined there was no basis to reduce Lan’s death sentence, reported online newspaper VnExpress. Documents reviewed by Reuters showed Vietnam’s central bank had as of April pumped $24 billion in “special loans” into SCB. Apart from the death sentence, Lan was handed a life sentence at a separate trial in October after being found guilty of obtaining property by fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border money transfers.

Persons: Truong My Lan, Lan, Van Thinh, “, Vietnam’s cassation Organizations: Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, Court, Reuters, Vietnam’s, Stock Commercial Bank, SCB Locations: HANOI, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon

☆ U.S. announces new export controls on China’s chip industry
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies, including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group, among other moves. Chinese companies facing new restrictions include nearly two dozen semiconductor companies, two investment companies and over 100 chipmaking tool makers. The companies include Swaysure Technology Co., Si’En Qingdao and Shenzhen Pensun Technology Co., which work with China’s Huawei Technologies. The telecommunications equipment leader has been hobbled by U.S. sanctions and is now at the center of China’s advanced chip production and development. However, it remains years behind chip industry leaders like Nvidia in AI chips and chip equipment maker ASML in the Netherlands.

Persons: Beijing’s, Biden, Donald Trump, Gina Raimondo, ”, Lam, Lin Jian, JAC, China’s, ASML Organizations: Monday, Naura Technology, ACM Research, SiCarrier Technology, ” Reuters, Lam Research, ASM International ., Swaysure Technology, Si’En, Shenzhen Pensun Technology, China’s Huawei Technologies, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Co, Capital, Wingtech Technology, JAC Capital, ”, U.S Locations: States, China, U.S, Singapore, Malaysia, Si’En Qingdao, Shenzhen, Netherlands, United States, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan

☆ Trump says he’s going to Paris in his first trip abroad as president-elect
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Zoë Richards | Olympia Sonnier | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to travel to Paris this weekend in what would be his first trip overseas since his November election win. "President Emmanuel Macron has done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. The trip marks the president-elect's first known trip outside of the U.S. since May 2023, when he visited his golf properties in Ireland and Scotland. While restoration efforts will likely be ongoing for years, Notre Dame is set to welcome visitors on Dec. 7. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to deliver remarks that day and attend the consecration of the altar during a Mass presided over by the Archbishop of Paris Laurent Ulrich on Dec. 8.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Emmanuel Macron, elect's, Archbishop, Paris Laurent Ulrich Organizations: Monday, Notre Dame Cathedral, Notre Dame Locations: Paris, France, U.S, Ireland, Scotland

☆ Samsung, Jeff Bezos back Nvidia rival Tenstorrent in startup chipmaker's nearly $700 million funding round
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The startup computing company aims to rival Nvidia with more affordable AI chips and processing. The nearly $700 million round attracted investors Samsung, Bezos Expeditions, and LG Electronics. In its latest funding round, Tenstorrent, a startup computing company that builds powerful AI hardware and software to compete with Nvidia, attracted big-name investors — including Jeff Bezos and Samsung. A company statement released Monday said its Series D funding round raised $693 million, valuing the AI chip startup at about $2.6 billion, per Bloomberg. Representatives for Tenstorrent, Samsung, and Bezos Expeditions did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Tenstorrent, Keith Witek, Ljubisa Bajic, Ivan Hamer, Milos Trajkovic, Jim Keller, Keller Organizations: Nvidia, Samsung, Bezos Expeditions, LG Electronics, Bloomberg, Samsung Securities, AFW Partners, Hyundai Motor Group, Apple, University of California, Tenstorrent, Business Locations: Seoul, Berkeley

☆ Mark Zuckerberg is 'very keen to play an active role' in Trump's tech policymaking, Meta exec says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Still, Zuckerberg is "keen to play an active role" in Trump's conversations on tech policymaking, a Meta exec told reporters. Elon Musk already has Donald Trump's ear on policy discussions — it sounds like Mark Zuckerberg wants in on that too. However, the Meta CEO and the president-elect have been in contact recently, meeting for dinner last week at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. He added that Zuckerberg wants to be involved in Trump's conversations about tech policymaking. In an interview, the Meta CEO said Trump's reaction to being shot at a Pennsylvania rally this summer was "badass."

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump, Zuckerberg, Meta's Nick Clegg didn't, Elon Musk, Donald Trump's, Nick Clegg, Clegg, Trump Organizations: Trump, Trump's, Facebook Locations: Lago

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☆ Donald Trump Jr. is set to join the board of a ‘woke-free’ marketplace. Its stock is surging
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Matt Egan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —The owner of “woke-free” online marketplace PublicSquare exploded in value on Tuesday on news that Donald Trump Jr. is joining the tiny company’s board of directors. A person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN that Trump Jr. is set to join the board of PSQ Holdings, PublicSquare’s parent company. The arrival of Trump Jr. was first reported by Bloomberg News. Malik is the president of 1789 Capital, an anti-ESG venture capital firm that Trump Jr. has reportedly joined. It is also obvious that we must stop buying Chinese drones and Chinese drone parts,” Trump Jr. said in the press release.

Persons: “, Donald Trump Jr, Trump, Michael Seifert, PublicSquare, “ America’s, Seifert, Nick Ayers, Mike Pence, Kelly Loeffler, Blake Masters, Omeed Malik, Malik, Steve Sosnick, ” “ Don Jr, ” Sosnick, ” Trump, Donald Trump Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Trump, PSQ Holdings, Trump Jr, Bloomberg News, America, Bank of America, Interactive, Orlando, USA Locations: New York, Palm Beach , Florida, China, Beijing, Russia

☆ Watch Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — December 3, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Tuesday's full episode of the Halftime Report — December 3, 2024"Fast Money Halftime Report" is on the front lines of CNBC's market coverage. Host CNBC's Scott Wapner and the Street's top investors get to the heart of the action as it's happening and help set the agenda for the rest of the day. Watch today's full episode on CNBC PRO.

Persons: CNBC's Scott Wapner Organizations: CNBC PRO

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, U.S. Steel, FedEx, AT&T and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

U.S. Steel — Shares dropped 8.6% Tuesday, the day after President-elect Donald Trump said he would stop Japan's Nippon Steel from buying the Pittsburgh steelmaker. Zscaler — The cloud security company posted in-line guidance for its fiscal second quarter revenue that disappointed investors, sending shares more than 3.5% lower. PSQ Holdings — Shares surged 89% after Bloomberg News, citing people familiar with the matter, reported Donald Trump Jr. could join the board of PSQ Holdings as soon as Tuesday. South Korean stocks — U.S.-listed shares of South Korean stocks slumped after the country's president declared martial law. FedEx — The Memphis-based package delivery company slipped 3.3% after being downgraded at Bernstein to market perform from outperform.

Persons: Donald Trump, Redburn, LSEG, Zscaler, Donald Trump Jr, Cleanspark, Tesla, Elon Musk's, Bernstein, OLLI, Mgmt, Jesse Pound, Sarah Min, Hakyung Kim, Pia Singh, Michelle Fox Organizations: . Steel, Nippon Steel, Pittsburgh, Holdings, PSQ Holdings, Bloomberg, Revenue, U.S, South, Korea ETF, Franklin FTSE, Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF, FedEx —, Wells Locations: Delaware, Korea, Franklin FTSE South, Memphis, Wells Fargo

☆ I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lauren Finney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She feeds her two kids dinner as soon as they get home from school. AdvertisementBefore we started early dinners, my kids would go get snacks like granola bars and chips, which are all empty calories. They were more willing to eat what was in front of them, too, so I could serve them more nutrient-rich foods. Related storiesIt also helps with behavior, digestion, and sleepAfter they eat a big meal at 4:30 p.m., they are in better moods and can focus. I keep dinner simpleTo transition you to an earlier meal time, I suggest parents keep it simple and keep trying.

Persons: Olivia Napoli Organizations: Livwell Nutrition, Wellness Locations: Massachusetts

☆ Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic champion’s father to stand trial over physical and mental abuse charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The father of decorated Norwegian distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen will stand trial next year after being charged with physical and mental abuse of his son, Norwegian public prosecutors told CNN Sport. “I can confirm that Gjert Ingebrigtsen on November 29th was indicted by our office for physical and mental abuse of his son Jakob Ingebrigtsen,” public prosecutor Birgitte Budal Løvlund told CNN. Jakob Ingebrigtsen is one of the world’s most successful track athletes and a huge star in Norway. From left to right, Henrik, Jakob and Filip Ingebrigtsen celebrate during the 2018 European Championships in Berlin. In a story for Norwegian newspaper VG published last year, Jakob, Henrik and Filip spoke about feeling “discomfort and fear” around their father since they were children.

Persons: Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, – Henrik, Filip, Jakob –, Ingebrigtsen, Birgitte Budal Løvlund, ” Løvlund, “, John Christian Elden, Heidi Reisvang, Elden Advokatfirma, Henrik, Jakob, Filip Ingebrigtsen, Alexander Hassenstein, “ Jakob, Espen Skoland, ”, Gjert, VG, Per, Gilje Nordås Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Paris Olympics, “ Locations: Norwegian, Sør, Rogaland, Norway, Tokyo, Berlin

☆ BuzzFeed could be on the hook for $124 million this week. Does it have a plan?
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Now it's worth much less, and it has been scrambling to solve a looming $124 million debt problem. That seems likely to come to a head this week, and may require the company to sell assets like "Hot Ones," its interview show. That's because today is the day that BuzzFeed could be on the hook for $123.5 million in debt and interest payments — money that it doesn't appear to have. AdvertisementIt is possible that BuzzFeed has a plan to deal with debt — by selling off assets, or renegotiating a deal with its creditors, or both. It's also worth noting that BuzzFeed doesn't necessarily have to pony up all $124 million today.

Persons: BuzzFeed, I've, Vivek Ramaswamy, cochair, Trump, Ramaswamy, Jonah Peretti, Peretti, It's, — Organizations: Bloomberg, Netflix, News, Huffington Locations: BuzzFeed

☆ Australian Real-Estate Auctions May Help American Homebuyers, Sellers
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

For roughly a decade after that first auction, he continued to broker deals the conventional way — for American sellers, Aussie-style auctions were a tough sell. Real-estate auctions are a time-honored tradition in Australia, dating back more than 200 years to its days as a British colony. But in times of healthy demand for homes, auctions can deliver benefits for sellers looking to ride out the frenzy. "I don't think the American consumer is ready for auctions yet," says Rob Hahn, the CEO of Decentre Labs, a company he started in 2022 to bring online real-estate auctions to the masses. The biggest beneficiaries, Duby tells me, may just be real-estate agents: When buyers and sellers are shuffled through this murky process, they'll look for a professional guide.

Persons: Evan Duby, Duby, Sellers, haven't, Kenneth Lusht, they've, Tim Quirk, Quirk, — Quirk, Mike Russo, —, Rob Hahn, Hahn Organizations: nab, eBay, Pennsylvania State University, Auction.com, Decentre Labs Locations: Brooklyn, Australia, Melbourne, British, New South Wales, Victoria, Massachusetts, Bethesda , Maryland, American, States

☆ Vivek Ramaswamy says DOGE will 'carefully scrutinize' federal loans to Tesla rivals
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementDOGE is set to scrutinize multibillion-dollar federal loans to two Tesla rivals. Vivek Ramaswamy said the cost-cutting body would "carefully scrutinize" loans to Stellantis and Rivian. Vivek Ramaswamy said DOGE will investigate a federal loan worth about $7.5 billion to a Tesla rival. Vivek Ramaswamy, who was tapped to lead a "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) alongside Tesla CEO Elon Musk, called the Stellantis loan "illegitimate" and said it should be rescinded. Ramaswamy's comments will add to fears that Musk, who runs companies including Tesla and SpaceX, could use DOGE to interfere with rivals and regulators.

Persons: Vivek Ramaswamy, Biden, Elon Musk, Donald Trump's, Musk, Trump, Ramaswamy Organizations: Samsung, Trump administration's, Department of Government, Tesla, Republican, Department of Energy, SpaceX, Dodge, Citroen, Ford, General Motors, DOGE, Business Locations: Indiana, Georgia

☆ Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But sometimes, you simply can't give your child exactly what they want in a given moment — and that's a good thing, according to a child psychologist. Parents who say "yes" to their kids too often— whether reflexively or as an attempt to avoid tantrums — actually do their children a disservice in the long run, Kennedy said. By giving in too easily, you can inadvertently damage necessary boundaries that help children learn appropriate, respectful behavior, she added. "In fact, I would argue, it almost becomes dangerous for our kids to conflate being valued with getting what they want." DON'T MISS: The ultimate guide to earning passive income onlineThe discomfort of being told "no" helps children learn to cope with disappointment and develop patience, Kennedy said.

Persons: Becky Kennedy, —, Kennedy Organizations: Columbia University, CNBC

☆ Morgan Stanley has a new AI stock play, that's applying the technology to law enforcement
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Axon Enterprise could be set up for continued gains in the months ahead, according to Morgan Stanley. Analyst Meta Marshall upgraded the stock to overweight, and her price target of $700 reflects about 10% upside from Monday's close. This comes as the stock has risen more than 146% year to date. "While the name is expensive and may need to grow into valuation given run YTD, over the long term, we see it as a core holding." "As a result, we are more willing to ascribe value to AI portfolio pulling through other products, which could lead to additional valuation upside (as prelim AI portfolio pull through is likely built into price after recent run)," Marshall continued.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Meta Marshall, Marshall, FactSet –

☆ Princess of Wales joins royals for Qatar state visit as Queen Camilla misses welcome due to illness
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Catherine Nicholls | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

However, Queen Camilla was absent from the start of proceedings due to a lingering chest infection contracted last month. On Wednesday, the emir will visit the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire, where he used to study. The Princess of Wales greets dignitaries as she arrives for the ceremonial welcome for the Emir of Qatar at Horse Guards Parade. Queen Camilla was originally set to attend, but pulled out after picking up a chest infection following her overseas visit to Australia and Samoa. Camilla missed the open-air arrival ceremony for the Qatari emir but was expected to attend lunch at the palace as well as the banquet.

Persons: London CNN — Catherine, Princess, Queen Camilla, Kate, William , Prince of, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Jawaher, James Park, King Charles III, King Charles, Keir Starmer, Wales, Henry Nicholls, Reuters Kate, William, Camilla Organizations: London CNN, Horse Guards, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Downing, UK, Reuters, Windsor, CNN’s Royal Locations: Wales, Qatar, United Kingdom, William , Prince of Wales, St, Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, British, Berkshire, Southport, England, London, Australia, Samoa

☆ You need to care more about your son’s health. This urologist explains why
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and boys should know it needs to be a priority. Nutrition and exerciseDuring puberty, boys’ bodies grow rapidly, and they need the right fuel to keep up. Boys need to understand that what they see online isn’t always real. Boys need to know that it’s OK to ask questions — whether it’s about feelings, their changing bodies or anything else. By creating an environment in which boys feel comfortable talking about their health, we’re giving them the tools they need to navigate a time of massive change.

Persons: Jamin, I’ve, —, don’t, haven’t, it’s, they’re, ” Organizations: Orlando Health, University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine, CNN, Popular Media Locations: United States

☆ Chad Michael Murray says his 'stripper Christmas movie' is family-friendly: 'I want to bring joy and happiness as much as I can'
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Advertisement"The Merry Gentlemen" is one of Netflix's latest original Christmas movies. It stars Chad Michael Murray as a small-town handyman who joins a male dance revue to save a local bar. Chad Michael Murray stripped down for his new Netflix movie, but it's for a good cause. But despite the semi-nudity, Murray feels his "stripper Christmas movie" is very much a family-friendly holiday film. Chad Michael Murray in the Netflix movie "The Merry Gentlemen."

Persons: Chad Michael Murray, Murray, Britt Robertson, Guillermo del Toro's, Jude's Children's, baring, Numéro, Sarah Roemer, Katrina Marcinowski, Hilary Duff Organizations: Netflix Locations: St, Jude's, Numéro Netherlands

☆ Arts Galas Show That Extravagance Never Goes Out of Style
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Robin Pogrebin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

They drank salted maple espresso martinis and ate snow crab, Wagyu short rib and passion fruit bonbons. They watched Kim Kardashian pose on the red carpet in a plunging white neckline. Leonardo DiCaprio charmed them as their host, and Charli XCX pumped them up with her hit song “360.”But these were not attendees at some glamorous awards show. For its own annual fund-raising event, the New York Philharmonic served Skuna Bay salmon and beef tenderloin. The tables were set with Wedgewood blue linens and tall arrangements of hydrangeas and orchids, surrounded by silver votive candles with sprigs of blue delphiniums.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio Organizations: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, New York Philharmonic

☆ Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains after key benchmarks hit new records
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new records. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were at 19,628, higher than the HSI's last close of 19,550.29. Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 added 0.24% to close at 6,047.15. The blue-chip index briefly topped the 45,000 level during the day, a key threshold it hit a few times last week. Fed funds futures are currently pricing in a 76% probability that the central bank lowers interest rates during its policy gathering, according to CME's FedWatch Tool.

Persons: Ed JONES, ED JONES, CME's, —, Alex Harring, Lisa Kailai Han Organizations: Getty, Nikkei, Nasdaq, Traders, Federal Reserve, Reuters, Dow Jones Industrial Locations: Seoul, AFP, Chicago, Osaka, Asia, Pacific, U.S

☆ South Korea's inflation climbs in November, but misses expectations
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-03 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

South Korea's inflation rate climbed in November to 1.5% year on year, from a 45-month low in October, as the country grapples with a weakening Korean won and slowing exports. Last Thursday, South Korea's central bank unexpectedly cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, marking the first time that the Bank of Korea had enacted two back-to-back cuts since 2009. South Korea narrowly avoided a technical recession in the third quarter, with GDP growing 0.1% quarter on quarter, according to the bank's advance estimates, following a contraction of 0.2% in the second quarter. South Korea's currency has weakened against the greenback over October and November, hitting a two-year high of 1,411.31 as tariff fears from the incoming Trump administration take hold. Data from the World Integrated Trade Solution platform — set up by the World Bank — lists the U.S. as South Korea's second largest trade partner.

Persons: BOK Organizations: Reuters, Bank of, Trump, World, World Bank Locations: Seoul, Korean, Bank of Korea, Korea

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