Japan's head trade negotiator Akazawa is heading back to the US on Thursday

November ends mixed! Stocks rally Thanksgiving week, but NZD/USD extends post-RBNZ gains. Charts hint at next moves.

Rubio on Ukraine meeting, "productive" and "there's more work to be done." Fresh momentum in Ukraine peace efforts may ease geopolitical risk premia, with potential implications for energy markets and broader risk sentiment if negotiations advance.

Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI November, final 51.6 (prior 49.7) Strongest since August

Consumer confidence dips to April lows amid job fears. Inflation & spending data signal economic headwinds for traders.

Trump confirms he had a phone call with Venezuelan President Maduro Trump is building US military assets up close to Venezuela

New Zealand October building permits -0.9% m/m (prior +7.3%)

AI fuels record $11.8B Black Friday online sales! 9.1% jump defies inflation & economic woes. Traders eye consumer spending strength.