U.S. Economy

• November jobs report shows a strong increase in employment for second month in a row Reuters
• Layoffs in November reach 14-month low CNBC
• November jobs data in charts WSJ
• Trade deficit increases by 3.4% Bloomberg

Around the World

• Chinese service sector weakened in November CNBC
• India’s economic growth rate surpasses that of China CNBC
• The European Central Bank expanded its stimulus program NY Times

Personal Finance

• Common mistakes made when donating to charity Reuters
• Year-end financial planning tips Reuters
• Starting your taxes early may help protect identity theft USA Today