this week. earnings from apple, google, and ibm are expected. we'll also hear from general electric and coffee chain starbucks. also on the docket, a slough of economic data. housing market will be front and center with new readings on housing starts, building permits, and existing home salss. sales were mostly higher in november, but this latest round will not be so rosie. analysts say housing seems to be taking a couple of steps forward and then one step back over the past few months. that's a look ahead at the week and u.s. business news. i'm alison kosik in new york. >> so a big week ahead in new york, particularly in the financial sector. asia's markets, of course, we'll be watching closely. joining us now is the chief asian and emerging markets equity strategist for jp morgan chase. nice to see you back. let's talk quickly about the u.s. because the more i read about what's been going on with this endless up cycle for the