Financial Market Preview - Friday 1-Dec

US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. This follows mixed Asian trade, while European equity markets are higher. Fed Chair Powell will speak today, with the big question on whether he will endorse a less hawkish message. The macro data calendar is dominated by manufacturing PMIs. China Caixin manufacturing PMI unexpectedly returned to expansion in November.Companies Mentioned: Microsoft, Apple, Google