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According to the Ministry of Finance, Japan's foreign reserves rose in November to their highest level in six years.

According to a Reuters poll of market strategists, the U.S. dollar might strengthen against many currencies in the upcoming months due to the growing threat of an economic recession.

The front end of Australia's government bond yield curve flipped for the first time in 21 months. Investors doubt whether the Australian central bank will be able to further raise the key rate, being in the face of growing recession risks.

The U.S. trade gap expanded to $78.2 billion in October. The growth was 5.4%, less than half the pace of increase from the revised September's reading of 12.7%, when the trade deficit hit $74.1 billion.

As it was shown by third quarter results, Gross domestic product increased by 0.6%, slightly below the estimated 0.7%.

The Canadian public has a negative attitude toward trade with China. This is due to the promise of Prime Minister Trudeau's government to start working with democratic allies in the region.

It was announced Wednesday that the U.S. and U.K. have entered into an energy partnership. The main goal is a steady, high level of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the U.S. to Britain.

The exchanges operator has issued a warning to the European Union. According to its’ statement, as a result of the European Union's decision to establish a cap on gas prices will increase the possibility of the resource price rise to the limit.

China’s exports and imports significantly fell in November, missing forecasts, as global and domestic demand declined. In addition to this, the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in production disruptions and a real estate crisis.

Saudi Arabia backed down on calls from US President Joe Biden two months ago to increase oil production. Today, the country is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping.