Business Bible News Market Minute: December 17 @ 5:00AM ET

This is a Business Bible News Market Minute for Wednesday December 17 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. According to Bloomberg, China's retail sales have weakened to their worst performance since the crash caused by Covid, highlighting increasing risks to the economy as investment continues to slump. Global markets are down today. In overseas trading, the Nikkei is up 153 points. The Dow is down 305 points to 48,111. Oil is trading at $56 per barrel while gold is at $4,347 per ounce. Today's Daily Principle is BUSINESS, specifically dealing with Inheritance. This principle is found in Proverbs 20–21. The verse reads: 'The more easily you get your wealth, the less good it will do you.' Learn more at businessbible.com where Daily News meets Daily Principle.