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- Hassett's Fed chair candidacy received pushback from high-level people close to Trump, sources say - There's concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president.
- High cost of goods is causing consumers to spend less for the holidays, CNBC survey finds - The latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey found the "high cost of goods" has emerged as a major factor affecting how much shoppers spend and where they spend.
- China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries - China's retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment declined more than expected.
- Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open ahead of key data from China and Japan - China will release its November retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial output numbers, while Japan will announce its fourth-quarter Tankan survey.
- Broadcom and Costco's rich valuations leave little room for error as battleground stocks - In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, CNBC's Jim Cramer writes about the issues facing Broadcom and Costco.
- Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market this week - This week is the last full trading week on Wall Street for the year, and it is packed with key economic and earnings reports.
- Here are 4 major moments that drove the stock market last week - The S&P 500 ran into a brick wall Friday and finished the week lower, just one day after closing at a record high.
- Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection - Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.
- End of 'The Berkshire Way'? Combs' departure isn't only big change as Buffett transition nears - There were several additional personnel changes in Monday's three-page news release that signal the company is moving toward a more conventional structure.
- Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates - MarketsTrump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on ratesPublished Fri, Dec 12 20253:52 PM ESTUpdated 4 Min Ag