The rate cut before Christmas?

Markets are betting big on a rate cut this week as the Fed meets for its final decision of the year. Meanwhile, China’s exports rebound with a record $1 trillion trade surplus, and Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Brothers deal raises questions about antitrust and corporate debt.

Today’s recommended read: As Fed meets, elusive r-star still packs a punch, Mike Dolan

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