U.S. equity markets are opening higher, with the Nasdaq and Russell futures leading the charge, though the Dow shows signs of early weakness. In Europe, German business climate data paints a mixed economic picture. Meanwhile, the crypto sector faces headwinds as Bitcoin futures dip for the fourth straight session, reportedly driven by significant whale selloffs. Commodities including gold, copper, and crude oil are trading slightly lower, while the U.S. Dollar softens. Market participants are now pricing in a higher probability of a December rate cut. Investors are closely watching tomorrow's release of delayed retail sales data, which could confirm cooling consumer activity. Finally, we look ahead to a busy earnings slate featuring Zoom, Alibaba, and Best Buy.