Today's publication of two contrasting purchasing managers' indexes (PMIs) may mark a major market shift. On the one hand, the HSBC March 'flash' survey of Chinese manufacturing outlook came up with a prediction of further decline.

Best holiday wishes for all along with some news from North Korea, Ireland, Canada, California, Colombia, Singapore, Brazil, China, and Japan.

The latest in investing news from Russia, Colombia, Spain, Ireland, China, Mexico, Africa, Hong Kong, and Britain.

Another news-laden day as the markets rush to complete business before the Christmas-New Year hiatus. Plus my first predictions for 2014.