1. Major U.S. stock indices reached record highs early in the week, followed by a slight retreat as the market awaited the November Jobs Report. 2. The Biden administration tightened tech restrictions on China, limiting advanced chip sales and manufacturing equipment, which rallied U.S. semiconductor stocks. 3. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced impeachment talks after declaring martial law, leading to a 2% drop in the KOSPI. 4. Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 threshold due to optimism about Trump's incoming administration. 5. Gold prices fluctuated, rebounding on Friday after the November jobs report suggested rate cuts.