The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

The U.S. stock market drifted through a mixed day of trading after reports on the economy did little to clear uncertainty about where interest rates may be heading. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Tuesday and remains a bit below its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 302 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Stocks of oil companies weighed on themarket after the price for U.S. crude fell to its lowest level since 2021. Treasury yields eased after reports on the U.S. job market, retail sales and business activity did little to clear uncertainty about where the Federal Reserve may take interest rates.

Philip Rivers has returned to the NFL as a grandfather, nearly five years after his last touchdown. On Sunday, he almost led the Colts to an upset against the Seahawks, completing 18 of 27 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Despite the 18-16 loss, Rivers expressed gratitude for the opportunity. His high school team in Alabama celebrated his return with a watch party. Rivers, now 44, joins sports legends like Michael Jordan and George Foreman in returning from retirement. Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed Rivers will start against the 49ers next Monday, hoping to keep the Colts' slim playoff hopes alive.

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party has voted to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism. Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said Sunday this is the best way forward for its members. Lo expressed deep regret but noted the decision was based on the current political situation. Some members were warned of consequences if the party didn’t shut down. The party's end reflects the dwindling freedoms promised to Hong Kong when it returned to China in 1997. The national security law imposed by China in 2020 led to arrests and shutdowns of many pro-democracy figures and groups.