Companies: United States firms push climate agenda at COP30. Major American companies maintained a strong presence at the climate conference in Brazil, using panels and side events to highlight investments and partnerships focused on cutting emissions, and their engagement remained steady even with limited federal participation, reinforcing the private sectors role in climate initiatives. The Economy: Delay in United States economic data disrupts forecasts. A temporary halt in key federal releases, including the latest gross domestic product report, has created an unusual gap in information used to assess growth and inflation, and analysts and markets are relying more heavily on private indicators while waiting for official numbers ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting. International: United States and Ukraine advance refined peace framework. Delegations from both countries met in Geneva and reported progress on a more detailed proposal aimed at ending the conflict, and specific terms were not disclosed as further consultations with European partners are expected before any formal agreement. Markets: United States stocks rise as investors price in possible rate cuts. Equity indexes advanced while the dollar weakened, reflecting higher expectations of monetary easing in December, and oil prices declined on renewed hopes for progress in Ukraine peace talks, influencing broader commodity movements.