Date: 2015-12-07 00:00:00
S&P 500 (SPY) — open: 205.61, high: 209.97, low: 205.61, close: 209.62, volume: 192913900, daily change: 0.0195
News headlines:
MIDEAST STOCKS-Oil drop may weigh on markets; Saudi traders eye budget
India Markets Weekahead: Stock up for the new year
World's richest Hindu temple may move stash to Modi's gold scheme
India targets temple gold hoard to rescue monetisation plan
Business ally of China's Bo Xilai dies in prison - media
Business ally of China's Bo Xilai dies in prison: media
Japan's Amari expects revised third-quarter GDP growth around zero
GRAPHIC-Fragile Five economies now less so; risks rise for Gulf six
U.S. rethinking strategy on fighting homegrown attacks: NYT
'Weak link' gets tough: After Paris, Belgium raises spy game
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets slip after oil price drop
Climate funding piles up, but nations argue over how quickly
Uneasy calm in markets about upcoming U.S. rate increase, BIS says
Bank leverage ratio could be higher - BIS paper
Uneasy calm in markets about upcoming U.S. rate increase, BIS says
Qatar First Bank to list shares in 2016, launches private banking
Consumer Technology Association, National Retail Federation to Host Joint Media Briefing to Discuss Holiday Consumer, Economic Trends
Puerto Rico risks creditor ire by hijacking money earmarked for bond payments
China forecast to become world's biggest electric car market
China forecast to become world's biggest electric car market
Climate funding piles up, but nations argue over how quickly
Climate funding piles up, but nations argue over how quickly
New Argentina government aims to dismantle currency controls Dec 14 - newspapers
INSIGHT-Brutal cartels fight over Mexico's "conflict-free" gold revenues
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Volatile week may set stocks for year-end rally
RPT-Foreigners drawn in as fear and loathing grip China's finance industry
Big city land-grab sowing seeds of next China property boom
Discretion pays for Vietnam casino raking in wealthy Chinese
With China's GMO sector in limbo, local seed firm targets U.S.
Big city land-grab sowing seeds of next China property boom
With China's GMO sector in limbo, local seed firm targets U.S.
RPT-Desperate Chinese steelmakers dump iron ore stocks
Discretion pays for Vietnam casino raking in wealthy Chinese
UPDATE 1-New Argentina government aims to dismantle currency controls Dec 14
Shootings sharpen debate on U.S. electronic surveillance powers
Shootings sharpen debate on U.S. electronic surveillance powers
FOREX-Dollar steadier after jobs data, China in focus this week
From Bangladesh flood map to the Bank of England, a "carbon bubble" is born
From Bangladesh flood map to the Bank of England, a 'carbon bubble' is born
Japan manufacturers' mood up, sign of slow recovery from recession -Reuters Tankan
New Argentina government aims to dismantle currency controls December 14
Brandes Investment Partners Founder and Chairman Charles Brandes, CFA, to Present at First Asia Value Investor Conference in Hong Kong
Watt or Fleming? RBS seeks Scottish scientist for plastic banknote
Global ad spend to rise 4.7 pt in 2016-ZenithOptimedia
London bankers' 2015 bonuses could shrink up to 9 pct -study
UK manufacturing outlook darkens: output, orders hit six-year low - survey
DIARY-Emerging Markets Economic Events to Dec 17
DIARY- Top Economic Events to Dec 18
From Bangladesh flood map to the Bank of England, a 'carbon bubble' is born
Australia's Dexus eyes Investa Office Fund for $1.8 bln
Global ad spend to rise 4.7 percent in 2016: ZenithOptimedia
UPDATE 1-Japan manufacturers' mood up, sign of gradual recovery from recession -Reuters Tankan
Watt or Fleming? RBS seeks Scottish scientist for plastic banknote
In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions
China GDP to grow above 6.5 percent in 2016, CPI to rise about 1.5 percent: think-tank
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 7
Asset managers see sovereign wealth funds withdraw $19bn -FT
PRECIOUS-Gold near 3-week high after U.S. jobs data triggers short covering
Fitch: Stable Outlook for Australia Gaming; Slower GDP Growth & Expansion Risks
PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 7
Australia shares rebound on U.S. optimism, energy stocks down
Fitch: China Non-Life Insurers' Margin Constrained by Auto Pricing Deregulation
Fitch: Taiwan Banks Face Derivatives Risks as Chinese Yuan Weakens
Fitch: Stable Outlook for Singapore, Malaysia Gaming; Slower GDP Growth
MEDIA-Philippines' LBC Express plans to launch follow-on offer in Q1 - BusinessWorld
PRESS DIGEST - China - Dec 7
Bank of Jinzhou, lender to Hanergy, set to open 1 pct up in HK debut
Vanke says Jushenghua has become its biggest shareholder
China Banks: Sector Outlook Negative, Support Underpins Ratings
In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions
Masked attackers destroy security checkpoint in China
Nikkei rises after strong U.S. jobs data suggests imminent rate hike
Bank of Japan's Sato: Impact of QE may be diminishing slightly
FOREX-Dollar steadier after job data bolsters case for Dec U.S. rate hike
BRIEF-Largan Precision's Nov sales up 1.55 pct
Taiwan stocks up, led by techs, financials
BRIEF-China's Sinolink Securities posts Nov net profit
UPDATE 2-Obama appeals to Silicon Valley for help with online anti-extremist campaign
Obama appeals to Silicon Valley for help with online anti-extremist campaign
COLUMN-Big miners accept reality of low commodity prices. Now what?: Russell
Triple A Panda bonds show up disparities in Chinese ratings
BRIEF-Lock-up period for Jinyuan Cement's 107.2 mln shares to end
Foreign claims on Chinese borrowers below peak- BIS
China stock regulator holds anti-corruption training
JGBs dip as Nikkei gains, firmer Treasuries limit losses
Obama appeals to Silicon Valley for help with online anti-extremist campaign 
BRIEF-Beijing WKW Automotive Parts plans to acquire stakes in new energy car firm
BRIEF-Guosen Securities posts Nov net profit
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Dec 7
Tech, healthcare shares lead China market higher; Hong Kong upFormer Secret Service Agent Sentenced for Stealing Bitcoin
Crude Prices Edge Up; China Data in Focus
Fuhu Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fight With Foxconn
Chinese Exports Fall for Fifth Consecutive Month
South Korea to Sell Sovereign Bonds in China
Canadian Pacific Expected to Revise Terms of Bid for Norfolk Southern
Read the Transcript of the WSJ Interview with Atlanta Fed’s Lockhart
New World Trade Center Tower Could Get a Lift
U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil Keeps Sliding
Energy-Sector Rout Intensifies
Antitrust Cops Put Brakes on Staples, GE Deals
‘Star Wars’ Carries Its Own Marketing Weight for Disney
Icahn Ups Ante on Pep Boys
Architect of Valeant’s Turnaround Is Under Fire
Woodside Drops $8.4 Billion Bid for Rival Oil Search
WTO Approves $1 Billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods
A Fateful Mistake Haunts Goldman Sachs
Bonuses at Law Firms Likely to Remain Flat
Marvell Discloses SEC, DOJ Probes
Investors Place Record Bets on Rising U.S. Rates
Finance Chiefs Get Ready for New Rules
Outerwall Shares Drop on Guidance Cut
The Fed’s New Emergency Lending Rules: Not Far Enough, Not Surprising
Draghi and ‘the New Mortality’
Nike Signs Lifetime Endorsement Deal With LeBron James
Asian Morning Briefing: U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil Slides
Central Bankers Don’t Have as Many Tools as They Think
Newell Rubbermaid, Jarden in Merger Talks
United Natural Foods Profit Falls 8.8%; Cuts Guidance
Yum Brands CFO to Resign in February
Casey’s General Stores Profit Rises Sharply
H&R Block’s Loss Widens in Latest Quarter
The Ins and Outs of Mortgage Debt: An Update
Oil Producers’ Currencies Slide Post- OPEC
Pimco Hires Former Senior Policy Makers for Advisory Panel
Minneapolis Fed’s First Vice President Will Submit Dots for December Projections
Natural Gas Settles Down 5.4%
Uncovering a Costly Mistake in a Client’s Exit Agreement
U.S. Consumer Credit Growth Slows
Gold Retreats on Stronger Dollar
Oil Falls to Near Seven-Year Lows
Fed’s Bullard Points to Inflation as Key to Path of Rate Increases
FTC Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block Staples-Office Depot Merger
Craft Brewers Take Issue With AB InBev Distribution Plan
Ethan Allen Postpones Debt Offering
Total to Take Part in CGG Capital Increase
Why an Old Scam Keeps Landing in Your Inbox
Plea Deals Offered to Some Dewey Defendants
Sotheby’s Hires One of Christie’s Top Deal Makers
GE Pulls Plug on Sale of Appliance Business to Electrolux
Fed’s Lockhart Says He Is Ready for Interest-Rate Liftoff
UAW Wins Vote at VW Chattanooga Plant
Azerbaijan Searches for 30 Workers as Caspian Oil-Rig Fire Persists
Amtrak Faces Prospect of Private Competition
Copper Slips on Stronger Dollar, Demand Worries
Conference Board: Job-Market Indicators Dropped Sharply in November from October
Jiayuan Agrees to Be Bought by Baihe
French Shipping Company CMA CGM to Buy Neptune Orient Lines
Strong Jobs Report Clears Fed for Liftoff on Rates
Marriott Finance Chief to Retire
Vail Revenue Jumps on Destination Visitors
Fed’s Lockhart Says Conditions ‘Satisfactory’ for Rate Increase
Devon Energy, EnLink Midstream to Buy $4.05 Billion in Oil Assets
TPG Capital Buys Stake in Myanmar Distillery Co.
Hilsenrath’s Take: Look Out for Turbulence in Junk Bond Markets
Bank of Jinzhou Makes Volatile Debut
Asian Markets Diverge After U.S. Jobs Report
Bernanke Grades His Performance as Fed Chairman
EUR/USD Parity Still in Play
HK Shares Higher on Strong US Data; Bank of East Asia Jumps
Ferrovial Bids for Australian Operator of Asylum-Seeker Camps
Market direction: Fall