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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.

The OPEC oil cartel and its allies are expected Thursday to extend their supply cuts to avoid a sharp drop in prices in a global market awash in crude.

The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points on Wednesday.

Long-term Treasury ETFs hit rough patch as interest rates reverse course, signaling a Death Cross. Three major bond ETFs see bearish signals and potential for further declines.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 150 points on Wednesday.

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

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.

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.