Steven Mnuchin, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's reported choice for U.S. Treasury secretary, speaks to members of the news media upon his arrival at Trump Tower in New York, November 30, 2016.
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A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.
STOCKS/ ECONOMY
-Stock futures are down after Wednesday's mixed close. Investors will listen closely to Treasury Secretary-Designate Steve Mnuchin today as his confirmation hearing begins.
STUDENT LOANS
-The federal government is suing the nation's biggest student loan operator for overcharging borrowers. And a new report shows data from the Department of Education grossly underestimated the extent of student loan defaults.
OIL/ ENERGY
-U.S.crude prices are a bit higher today, hovering around the $51 level.
