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Japan factory output grows for fifth month, retail sales surge
Japan's industrial output rose for the fifth straight month in October and retail sales in the same month grew the most in over a year, signalling the economy was recovering further from the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The world's third-largest economy rebounded sharply
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Global shares take a breather after stellar month, China data upbeat
World shares paused to assess a record-busting month on Monday as the prospect of a vaccine-driven economic recovery next year and yet more free money from central banks eclipsed concerns about the coronavirus pandemic in the near-term. Helping sentiment was a survey showing factory activity in China handily beat forecasts in November, leaving blue chips 6.6% higher for the month. "November looks set to be an awesome month for equity investors with Europe leading the charge at a country/regional level," said NAB analyst Rodrigo Catril.
Business
Reuters
Oil prices slip in cautious trading ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday amid investor jitters ahead of an OPEC+ meeting to decide whether the producers' group will extend large output cuts to balance global markets. January Brent crude futures, which will expire later on Monday, dropped 58 cents, or 1.2%, to $47.60 a barrel by 0008 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures for January fell 40 cents, or 0.9%, to $45.13 a barrel.