EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks march toward best year since 2017

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks head for year-end record on Fed rate cut bets

Bank of Japan Outlook, Beijing Economic Report Roil Asian Stock Markets

Ukraine Outlook, Holiday-Thinned Trading Limits European Bourses Midday

UK stocks muted in holiday-shortened week

CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures subdued as metals retreat in year's final week

Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records

Euro zone bond yields fall, Bund yields hold below recent peaks

CANADA STOCKS-TSX steady as financial gains offset mining losses; investors assess economic data