Global equity markets positive after U.S. economic data shows resilience; U.S. Congress passes legislation to avoid government shutdown ahead of holidays; Trump threatens U.S. control over Panama Canal, citing excessive usage fees; GST Council announces new tax rates for popcorn, caramel popcorn to face higher GST; SEBI uncovers front-running scheme by PNB MetLife dealer, illegal gains of Rs 21 crore...All this and much more on your daily podcast by Alex Mathew and Niraj Shah