The video clips below provide a handy summary of the reports expected on the economic, financial and corporate front around the globe during the week ahead.

US: Dregs of Dubai, jobs data
Traders back from holiday will be looking for news on Dubai’s potential debt default, along with any numbers on Black Friday. The week ends with a bevy of economic indicators, all on jobs. There also will be auto-sales figures and hearings on Ben Bernanke.

Europe: Bouygues, Siemens, ECB Report
French media, telecoms and real-estate giant Bouygues and German engineering conglomerate Siemens report results. There is also an ECB interest-rate decision.

Asia: Dealing with Dubai
Investor reactions to Dubai’s debt issues will remain in focus. Australia’s central bank also is expected to raise interest rates, with a top economist projecting brisk growth. Other rate decisions are expected elsewhere in Southeast Asia. Then there is the EU-China summit.

Source: MarketWatch (here, here and here), November 27, 2009.

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