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                                                           A commuter boards a public transit vehicle amid heavy                                                      snowfall in St. John's, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.     Atlantic Canada is preparing for a powerful blast of Arctic air that is expected to bring dangerous conditions across the region. Meteorologists warn that plunging temperatures will combine with high winds and the risk of coastal flooding, creating a challenging start to December for communities along the shoreline. Key Impacts Expected: Arctic Air: A sharp drop in temperatures will grip the region, with wind chills making condi...

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Wall Street Ends a Volatile Week Almost Where It Started

 

After a tumultuous week that saw sharp swings and market uncertainty, Wall Street managed to claw back some losses and finish almost where it began. Here are the key takeaways:

  1. Steady Recovery: The S&P 500 index showed resilience, gaining 0.3% on Friday. This followed its best day since 2022, and it’s now close to erasing the brutal losses suffered earlier in the week.

  2. Mixed Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged up by 25 points (0.1%), while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Both indexes are still on track for slight weekly losses.

  3. Market Factors: The Japanese yen’s sudden strengthening caused turbulence as traders scrambled out of a popular trade. Additionally, concerns about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on investor sentiment.

  4. Upcoming Reports: Next week, investors will closely watch updates on consumer spending at U.S. retailers. These reports could drive further market swings.

In summary, Wall Street weathered a stormy week, and while uncertainties remain, it’s poised for stability as we head into the next trading days. 


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