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The final monthly rate of U.S. durable goods orders in September was 0.5%, compared with the previous value of 0.5%.

Canada's November Ivey PMI, which was not seasonally adjusted, was 44.5, compared with the previous value of 51.7.

Canada's November Ivey seasonally adjusted PMI was 48.4, down from the previous value of 52.4.

The monthly rate of U.S. factory orders in September was 0.2%, which was expected to be 0.5%. The previous value was revised from 1.4% to 1.3%.

Russian President Putin: More than 90% of transactions between India and Russia are settled in local currencies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Certain actors" are dissatisfied with India's growing influence in international markets due to its ties with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Energy cooperation with India will not be affected by the current situation, short-term political fluctuations or the tragic events in Ukraine.

The US Global Supply Chain Stress Index for November will be released in ten minutes.

Sources: Indian companies will sign a joint venture agreement with the Russian Ural Chemical Company to jointly establish a urea plant in Russia. The agreement to build the factory will be announced during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India.

Mexican President Sheinbaum: Will go to Washington on Thursday local time to meet with U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney.

Sources: Gazprombank and Alfa Bank are seeking approval from Indian authorities to start operations in India, likely during Putin's two-day visit to India.

Toronto-Dominion Bank CEO: Despite the impact of economic uncertainty on business and consumer confidence, Canada's economy and employment conditions generally remain strong and resilient.

Chief Risk Officer of Bank of Montreal: Canada’s economic environment is expected to be weaker in the first half of 2026, with trade uncertainty intensifying and consumer confidence sluggish.

BMO CEO: Canada’s unemployment rate is likely to remain above 7% until mid-2026, which will present some challenges, especially for consumer credit.

Reuters survey: 50 out of 100 economists said that the Federal Reserve is expected to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 3.25%-3.50% in the first quarter of 2026; 89 said that the Federal Reserve is expected to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on December 10 to a range of 3.50%-3.75%.

The number of people filing for unemployment benefits in the United States in the week ending November 29th was 191,000, the lowest since the week ending September 24th, 2022.

Sources: U.S. authorities have detained a suspect suspected of planting a pipe bomb in Washington, D.C. before January 6, 2021.

The number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending November 29 will be announced in ten minutes.

German Defense Minister: Ukraine needs strong security guarantees and the United States should play a key role.

US Department of Defense: It has completed its review of the Australia-UK-US alliance and identified opportunities to put the Australia-UK-US alliance on its strongest footing.