The Dow Jones today could be in for another roller coaster day as the U.S. and China race to bang out a trade agreement before next week's deadline.
Today the two largest economies in the world are drafting memorandums of understanding, an encouraging sign.
But any setback could send stocks reeling.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average could see its winning streak end as optimism over a trade deal with China fades.
The Dow Jones futures project a 63-point slide in premarket hours as the U.S. and China reach a standstill over technology transfers and cybersecurity threats.
According to the personal finance website Make Lemonade, 44 million Americans now own roughly $1.5 trillion in school debt. This is the second highest level of consumer debt in America after mortgages. That debt has reduced Americans' ability to buy homes, start families, and more.
And the crisis is about to get a lot worse with little relief on the horizon.
by Stephen Mack
Our new list of best stocks to buy now includes several options to take advantage of the incredible rise of e-commerce and mobile payments this holiday season.
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Don't miss these opportunities.
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U.S. consumer debt is one ugly picture, with total consumer debt reaching historic levels.
