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The OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries is deciding on whether to produce more crude as members face sluggish demand and competing production from non-allied countries, factors that could keep oil prices stagnant into next year

U.S. markets closed higher on strong tech earnings and Fed Chair Powell's remarks. Asia and Europe markets were mixed. Oil prices up, gold down.

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 250 points on Wednesday.

The Dow Jones rose 280 points Wednesday on a surprise ADP jobs report. A speech from Fed chief Powell is next. Salesforce soared on earnings.

U.S. stocks could open on a positive note on Wednesday after the averages maintained a cautious stance on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, December 3rd, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the SP 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs, fueled by gains in the tech, communication services, and consumer discretionary sectors. The Dow finished slightly lower. Investors are awaiting key data, including the monthly employment report and ISM services index.

Futures rose as Salesforce led earnings winners. The Nasdaq hit a new high Tuesday fueled by Meta Platforms, Palantir and Credo Tech.

Political upheaval in South Korea kept investors on their toes Tuesday.

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite moving higher on Tuesday.