[Reuters] On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
[AP] Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts
[Bloomberg] BOJ’s Ueda Avoids Giving Clear Hint on Chances of January Hike
[Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Keeps Key Rate Steady as It Withdraws Most Cash Since 2014
[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Stocks Buoyed as ‘Santa Claus Rally’ Period Begins: Markets Wrap
[AP] Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election
[Reuters] Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet
[NYT] Spending Fight Shows Limits of Trump Power to Change Fiscal Path
[WSJ] A Credit-Score Hangover Is Hitting America’s Riskiest Borrowers