- Global stock futures rose with US index futures as signals of a strong rebound in the world's largest economy overshadowed concerns about inflation and a quicker unwinding of Fed support.
- As US markets remained closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, December contracts on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indexes both increased at least 0.2%. The dollar remained stable at a 16-month high. In Europe, Remy Cointreau rose 11%, helping the region's benchmark gain the highest in three weeks. Nickel is reaching its highest level in over a decade, as base metals continue to rise.
- On Wednesday, markets in the US held up well in the face of a flood of economic data along with the Fed minutes that bolstered expectations for the Fed to remove stimulus sooner rather than later. Rising bets for a faster taper, as well as an earlier interest rate liftoff, signal caution may return after Thanksgiving.
- The European Central Bank is said to be considering strict limits on the riskiest leveraged loans.
- Goldman Sachs expects the Fed to double its taper rate from January.
- International Energy Forum Twitter: Iran could restore 700,000 BPD of oil supply to the market quickly if there is a nuclear agreement and sanctions are waived.
- Due to supply restrictions and China's downturn, Japan's outlook on exports and output was lowered in November's report.
- China's Defence Min. Spokesman Wu Qian: China is ready to crush Taiwan's push for independence at any time.
