Asian Markets Waver Amid South Korea's Political Unrest
U.S. stocks started December with mixed results, as the S&P 500 remained flat, the Dow Jones fell, and the Nasdaq rose slightly. South Korean markets experienced volatility due to political turmoil, while BlackRock announced a $12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners to expand in private credit. Historically, December is a strong month for stocks, and investors are eyeing the upcoming U.S. jobs report and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, which could boost market performance.