1) America had the fastest expanding GDP by growing 3.5% in the third quarter. The Feds hint that they might hold interest rates at present level, which would further stimulate growth.

2) There are threats of a partial government shutdown next week over funding for the border wall, the shutdown coming one week from this Friday.

3) Google is facing a $4 billion dollar fine for using smart phones to track people without their consent.  Last May, Europe passed regulations controlling the use of digital technology with people, which allows them to level such a large fine. The American Congress is considering similar legislation to regulate the digital industry.

4) 28 NOV 18   Stock market closings:   Biggest Dow rally in eight months.

Dow                    25,366.43            up         617.70
Nasdaq                 7,291.59            up         208.89
S&P 500                2,743.79            up           61.62

10 Year Yield:      down    at     3.04%

Oil:     up    at     $50.52

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