Global stocks dropped on Monday, as investors scaled back exposure to risky assets on the first day of a key month for markets. In Europe, the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 was off 0.3 per cent and Germany’s Dax dropped 0.6 per cent in early trading.

Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets. U.S. futures were flat, with Wall Street closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Global markets rose on hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut and as investor optimism over artificial intelligence returns. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday

At home, investors are awaiting news of President Donald Trump’s choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve. He has declined to give credence to a report by Bloomberg that the frontrunner is Kevin Hassett, a top White House economist and longtime ally of the president’s.

The global copper market is facing major upheaval, triggered by supply-demand imbalances, the shifting role of China and the uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda.

For traders navigating today’s equity environment, understanding the AI concentration effect’s impact on market swings is essential

Christmas markets are an annual tradition that Germans have cherished since the Middle Ages — and successfully exported to much of the Western world.

Immerse yourself in holiday magic wherever you're traveling this season, from Ireland to Indiana and Chicago to Copenhagen. Glühwein and stollen shine amid traditional drinks, tons of sweets, and hearty meats at these Christmas markets and winter wonderlands.