<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Major U.S. Stock Indexes Slip; Gold on Pace for Record High Stocks edged lower to kick off the last full trading week before Christmas, with traders awaiting major economic data. ---- Rival Kingpins of Russian Oil Trade Hit by EU Sanctions The two traders were targeted in a big swing by the bloc at a clandestine market that has bankrolled Moscow's war against Ukraine. ---- New York Factory Activity Unexpectedly Contracts on Shipments Decline New York State manufacturing activity contracted unexpectedly this month, after reaching its highest level in a year in November, dragged by falling shipments as demand appeared to weaken. ---- Trump Isn't Certain His Economic Policies Will Translate to Midterm Wins In an interview, he said his efforts to secure investments in the U.S. haven't fully taken effect and &#34;I cannot tell you how that's going to equate to the voter.&#34; ---- Canada Inflation Steadies at 2.2% in November Consumer price growth in Canada held steady last month as consumers paid less for services but faced the sharpest rise in grocery costs since the end of 2023 and prices at the pump declined less sharply. ---- China's Economy Is Deteriorating on Several Fronts The broad-based weakening spans consumer spending, investment and real estate. ---- Eurozone Industry Extends Gains Eurozone industrial output grew again in October, as tentative signs of a recovery in Germany eases concerns over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on Europe's factories. ---- France Raises Concerns on Latin America Trade Deal The French government said it has strong concerns over the European Union's long-awaited trade deal with Latin American countries. ---- What's Really Going on in the Job Market? Tuesday, We'll Get Some Answers The government shutdown put the jobs report behind schedule. This week's release will bring data on October and November, though some information will be missing. ---- How a Push for More IPOs Fueled a Wave of Scams &#34;Emerging growth companies&#34; received special treatment, and now the label has become a red flag. ---- BOE Expected to Cut as ECB Settles Into Its Good Place Five of Europe's central banks will announce policy decisions Thursday, but only one is expected by investors to mirror the Federal Reserve. ---- BOJ Report Signaling Wage Growth Adds More Rate-Hike Fuel Japanese companies seem keen to raise wages again next year, despite many bracing for a tariff hit to profits. <pre></pre> (END) Dow Jones Newswires December 15, 2025 13:15 ET (18:15 GMT)Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</div></div>

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