New Zealand dollar traders – heads up for dairy auction today

Canada's population dips Q3, non-permanent resident drop hits growth. Watch for economic ripple effects.

Nasdaq tumbles 1.8% on AI fears & Oracle's 11% drop. S&P 500 sees 4-day losing streak. Oil pops!

Short-term bond ETFs (SHY, IEI) offer ~3.3% yield & potential price gains if rates fall. Lower risk than stocks.

The Bank of England is expected to cut rates to 3.75% today after UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November. Policymakers are likely to stress a gradual approach, with limited scope for further easing as services inflation remains sticky.

The U.S. approved more than $10bn in arms sales to Taiwan, including HIMARS, ATACMS missiles, howitzers and drones. The move lifted China defence stocks and is expected to further strain U.S.–China relations.

Vanguard favors value & non-US stocks (7-6% return) over AI tech, citing better valuations & AI diffusion. Risks rise in tech.

Wheat futures mixed; HRW up 2.75c, SRW down 3.25c. China cancels export sale, but SK buys 20.8K MT.