Friday's News Links

[Reuters] Dollar rises, boosted by strong wages in U.S. jobs report

[Reuters] Asian shares rise as U.S. interest rates ease, China steps up yuan defense

[Bloomberg] Yuan Pares Record Rally as Goldman Says Now’s the Time to Sell

[Bloomberg] U.S. Payrolls Rise 156,000 as Wages Increase Most Since 2009

[Bloomberg] U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in November to a Nine-Month High

[Bloomberg] Euro-Area Economic Confidence Jumps to Highest Since 2011

[Reuters] Le Pen plan raises franc questions over France's euro debt pile

[Reuters] Mexico central bank sells $1 billion to prop peso after Trump slump: traders

[Bloomberg] Lampert’s Rescue of Sears Puts Him on the Hook for $1.2 Billion

[WSJ] China Doubles Down on Defending Its Currency

[FT] Active managers tripped up as just 19% beat benchmark

[LA Times] As an angry China watches, Taiwan president takes a risky trip to the Americas

Thursday Evening Links

[Reuters] Bank stocks bring down S&P, Dow; techs prop up Nasdaq

[Reuters] Mexico central bank sells $1 billion to prop peso after Trump slump: traders

[Bloomberg] Trump's Trade Team Suggests His Hardnosed Campaign Talk Was No Bluff

[Bloomberg] China Ready to Step Up Scrutiny of U.S. Firms If Trump Starts Feud: Sources

[Reuters] Dismal holiday sales at Macy's, Kohl's spell gloom for sector

[Bloomberg] U.S. Consumer Comfort Gauge in 2016 Was Strongest in Nine Years

[Bloomberg] Draghi’s German Problem Flares Up as Inflation Surge Stirs Anger

[Bloomberg] Mall Companies Fall After Sears Announces Plans to Close Stores

[NYT] China, Seeking to Stop Weakening of Currency, Issues Restrictions