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Sam Altman's hopes of returning as head of OpenAI are seemingly dashed following a series of last-ditch talks. CNBC confirms former Twitch boss Emmett Shear is set to be appointed interim CEO. U.S. equities are higher for a third consecutive week as cooling inflation buoys sentiment. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 hits a 33-year high. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt promises not to add any inflationary tax cuts in this week’s Autumn Statement, but says that he is committed to bringing down the country’s tax burden. In the Middle East, U.S. -Israeli-Hamas negotiations reportedly inch towards a pause in the fighting in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. And in Argentina, newly elected Javier Milei wins the presidential run-off and promises shock therapy for the country’s economy.