The FTSE fell 20 points (.26%), the DAX dropped 85 points (.43%) and the CAC fell 19 points (.27%).
US markets were all higher.
The DOW rose 498 points (1.18%), the NBI rose 39 points (.91%), the NASDAQ Composite rose 199 points (1.03%) and the Russell small cap index rose 20 points (.94%).
The US markets were extremely turbulent with huge swings. The "Trump" effect swayed global markets. This was off-set by lower US inflation data.
Trump called for a gov't shutdown "Let it begin now under Biden and not after January 20thth under Trump".
Trump also stated that the EU MUST purchase US oil and gas OR face tariffs. This had the effect of bringing down European markets.
US PCE data came in at 2.4% for November (expectations for a 2.5% increase). This had a positive effect on US markets. It was a very interesting day for the stock market in the US.
US Treasury 10 year bond yields continue to rise - now at 4.528%
Oil prices slightly up - Brent crude at US$72.84 per barrel.
Gold price rose to US$2,622 per oz.
BITCOIN continues to fall and is at US$95,920.
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