Early Holiday Ads Surge

A.M. Edition for Dec. 16. Investors will get a closer look at the U.S. employment picture with the release of two months’ worth of data that was delayed by the government shutdown. Plus, Australia’s prime minister says the shooters who attacked a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach appear to have been inspired by Islamic State. And WSJ advertising editor Suzanne Vrenica says concern about tariffs and consumer spending led to an earlier start to the holiday ads season, otherwise known as “Christmas creep.” Luke Vargas hosts.

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