The dominant stocks tend to drop at year-end but Fed optimism could buck the trend.
HPS Investment Partners could go public if equity capital markets look favorable.
The two major Asia economies are vying for investment.
US Treasuries pause rally as more data is awaited.
Wealthy clients in the Middle East are attracting big hitters.
They aim to upend the traditional hedge traders fund model.
Prices are flagging and the cartel will be keen to add support.
Conservative justices suggest that people accused of fraud by the SEC have a constitutional right to go before a federal court jury.
End of rate-hikes era is sparking demand for sovereign and corporate debt.
The precious metal is up around 13% since October.
