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US stocks rose over the week on increasing expectations for tax reform. Both the Senate and House approved separate tax reform bills, which now need to be reconciled. The S&P 500 gained 1.5% and the Dow surged 2.9% for the week. Internationally, Europe fell 0.7%, while Japan rose 1.4% for the week. The yield on the 10 year Treasury ended the week at 2.36% up slightly over the previous week. Article
The number of people visiting stores on Black Friday fell 4% while the online purchases rose 18%.
New home sales rose in October for the second month in a row driven by entry level buyers. They are up 19% over the past year and at a 10 year high.
Total economic output in the third quarter ran slightly higher than a sustainable level meaning the economy was operating at its full potential for the first time in a decade.
Third quarter GDP was revised up to 3.3% from 3.0%.
OPEC and a Russian group of big oil producers agreed to limit oil output through the end of 2018. They are pledging to withhold about 2% of the worlds daily output.
Consumer spending rose 0.3% in October after jumping 0.9% in September.
Consumer confidence has risen five straight months and is at a 17 year high.
Bitcoin has surged over the year returning over 955% and surpassing the $11,000 mark.
Meredith agreed to pay $1.85 billion for Time.
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