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The first week of December delivered a series of key U.S. economic indicators, offering a clearer picture of the nation’s growth trajectory as the year draws to a close.

Markets had a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but several key economic reports provided insight into inflation trends, consumer behavior, and business activity.

This week’s economic data releases offered a broad update on labor-market momentum, inflation pressures, and business-sector activity, particularly important because several reports were delayed during the recent government shutdown.