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The United States: Construction spending was unchanged in November, weighing on Q4 GDP growth.
The United Kingdom: The pound started the year on a weak note.
Energy: Brent crude is nearing $76/bbl.
Commodities: Chicago cattle futures are surging.
Equities: The S&P 500 has been down for five sessions in a row.
Credit: This chart compares the ratings distribution of the US high-yield index before the Global Financial Crisis and the present.
Food for Thought: The number of babies born every hour by country:
Edited by Josh Oldmixon
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