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2025-12-19

10:24:03

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC): ANZ Bank must thoroughly reform its non-financial risk management.

10:23:42

A-share liquid-cooled server concept stocks fluctuated and strengthened, with Dayuan Pump Industry hitting the daily limit, Feiwotai rising by more than 10%, and Shenglan Shares, Jiebang Technology, Taifu Pump Industry, and Yinlun Shares among the top gainers.

10:22:54

Belgian Prime Minister: The EU has avoided chaos and division and maintained unity.

10:19:53

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13200.00 mark and is currently trading at 13200.50, up 1.12% on the day.

10:18:00

Notice from the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Issuing the List of Biomanufacturing Pilot Production Capacity Building Platforms (First Batch)

10:17:41

Belgian Prime Minister: Ukraine has won and has secured the reliable funding it needed.

10:16:55

According to Horizon Robotics (09660.HK), its subsidiary, Digua Robotics, has launched over 100 products and connected with more than 100 upstream and downstream partners and over 100,000 developers.

10:15:24

Suffocating volatility! The euro struggles sideways, a desperate gamble brewing in the market? Details>

10:13:52

[US Police Have Surrounded Brown University Shooting Suspect's Hideout] On December 18th local time, US law enforcement officials believe the suspect in the Brown University shooting may be hiding in a specific storage room in Salem, New Hampshire. According to informed law enforcement officials, police found an abandoned vehicle in the area, the license plate of which is believed to be related to the suspect. A large number of law enforcement personnel have surrounded the area. Separate reports indicate that the Brown University shooting suspect has been found dead. (CCTV News)

10:12:44

[China Bulk Commodity Price Index Report (2025) Released: Overall Market Stable] Today (19th), the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released the "China Bulk Commodity Price Index Report (2025)" at the 2025 Bulk Commodity Internationalization Development Conference. Data shows that the bulk commodity market operated smoothly overall this year, with a clear shift from old to new growth drivers. The report indicates that the average value of China's bulk commodity price index in 2025 is expected to be 112.1 points, a decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous year. Among the 50 key bulk commodities monitored by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, 10 commodities are expected to see price increases in 2025 compared to last year. Specifically, the average annual prices of praseodymium oxide, refined tin, and corrugated paper are expected to increase by 43.4%, 20.6%, and 18.5% respectively compared to the previous year. By industry, thanks to the rapid growth of high-tech manufacturing industries such as new energy, photovoltaics, and wind power, as well as high-end equipment manufacturing, the non-ferrous metals industry chain is expected to see an upward trend, with an estimated increase of 4.2% compared to 2024. The average agricultural product price index is projected to be 96.7 points, a 0.4% decrease from the previous year, indicating that the supply and demand of major agricultural products remain basically stable. Experts stated that the overall trend of commodity indices in 2025, showing a low start followed by a high finish and a stabilization and rebound, indicates that my country's economic structure is optimizing in a healthier and more sustainable direction. Looking ahead to 2026, the strong resilience of the Chinese economy and its huge domestic demand potential remain the most solid foundation for the commodity market. (CCTV)

10:10:24

German Chancellor Merz: Europe has demonstrated its firm resolve, and financing for Ukraine has been secured.

10:10:16

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Communication with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been very positive, and there are no differences in our thinking.

10:08:32

Sources say the suspect in the Brown University shooting has been found dead.

10:08:24

German Chancellor Merz: The EU will freeze Russian assets until Russia compensates Ukraine. Ukraine will only be required to repay the loan after receiving compensation. We explicitly reserve the right to use Russian assets for compensation in accordance with international law, provided that Russia fails to pay the full amount of compensation. This is a unanimous decision.

10:06:42

German Chancellor Merz: Ukraine will receive €90 billion in interest-free loans, which will be sufficient to meet Ukraine's military and budgetary needs for the next two years.

10:03:29

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: The Ministry of Finance previously estimated that raising the income tax exemption threshold would result in a tax revenue reduction of 400 billion yen, but the current estimate is 650 billion yen.

10:01:26

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Fiscal sustainability will be considered to some extent when preparing the budget for the next fiscal year.

10:01:16

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Boosting market confidence by reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio.

10:01:01

Unexpectedly mild inflation triggered profit-taking, causing gold prices to fall below $4,350, but the bullish structure remains intact. Details>

09:57:50

European Council President Costa: We have reached an agreement to provide financing for Ukraine.

09:56:30

According to CNN: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to overhaul the childhood vaccination schedule and recommends reducing the number of vaccinations.

09:56:28

【US Crude Oil Short-Term Trading Recommendation: Oscillating Downward, Sell on Rallies】 (1) Reasons for Analysis: Although changes in the geopolitical situation and the US's tough measures in the energy sector have provided some psychological support for oil prices, the market's expectation of potential supply repatriation has significantly limited the rebound space. At the same time, during the period of declining global demand, oil prices are under downward pressure. After a technical rebound, prices have fallen back to near the previous low. If they break down again, the downside space will be opened. Waiting for support confirmation is the main strategy. (2) Key Focus: Geopolitical situation, trade sentiment, inventory data (3) Resistance: 56.00, 56.30, 56.80 (4) Support: 55.60, 55.20, 55.00

09:56:23

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: Oscillating upward, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: US inflation data has cooled significantly, which has strengthened the market's expectation for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. At the same time, the uncertainty of the geopolitical situation still provides safe-haven support for gold. The risk of escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela has led some funds to continue to allocate safe-haven assets. At present, the technical level is still within the bullish oscillation range. Short-term technical indicators have a need for correction. Pay close attention to whether the previous highs will be broken through quickly, thereby opening up upward space. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yield, US dollar index, geopolitical situation, US economic data (3) Resistance: 4350, 4380, 4400 (4) Support: 4300, 4280, 4260;

09:53:52

A-share satellite navigation sector saw a short-term surge, with Sifang Electronics and Luchang Technology hitting the daily limit. Guoji Precision and Huatai Technology had previously reached their daily limits, while Xinyin Electronics and Xingchen Technology rose by over 10%. Aerospace Science and Technology, Wanma Technology, Hangyu Microelectronics, China Satellite, and Chuangyuan Information Technology also followed suit.

09:53:16

Rabobank: The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, as inflation continues to exceed historical targets and opposition to rate hikes weakens in political circles. The rate is projected to reach 1% by July next year.

09:50:57

[Germany Launches €30 Billion "Seed Fund" to Leverage €130 Billion in Capital to Reshape Competitiveness] On December 18, the German government officially launched the €30 billion "Germany Fund" program, aiming to leverage approximately €130 billion in private capital through government guarantees, loans, and other financial instruments. The fund will focus on three key areas: energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and deep technology, to enhance the country's industrial competitiveness. The fund will be implemented by the German Development Bank (KfW), with 95% of the funds already approved by parliament as government guarantees, and will be officially launched next year.

09:50:49

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1930.00/oz mark, last trading at $1931.63/oz, down 0.02% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1949.2/oz, down 0.60% on the day.

09:49:21

The A-share industrial metals sector declined in the short term, with companies such as Shengda Resources, Pengxin Resources, Jingyi Shares, Baiyin Nonferrous Metals, and Zhuzhou Smelter Group falling.

09:44:57

[National Development and Reform Commission: Deepening the Implementation of Major Regional Strategies] The Department of Regional Coordination and Development of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) published an article entitled "Continuously and Deeply Promoting Coordinated Regional Development," which points out the need to deepen the implementation of major regional strategies. This includes adhering to a two-pronged approach of outward relocation and internal functional restructuring to promote a closer coordinated development pattern in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, advancing the construction of Xiong'an New Area into a modern city with high standards and quality, and enhancing the comprehensive service functions of Beijing's sub-center. The article also emphasizes using Shanghai's "five centers" construction as a driving force to promote the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, acting as a pioneer in technological and industrial innovation, and collaboratively promoting leading institutional opening-up. It further highlights the pioneering role of cooperation platforms such as Hengqin, Qianhai, Nansha, and the Hetao region to drive market integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The article also emphasizes continuously strengthening pollution control in key areas of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, resolutely implementing the ten-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River, and improving the centralized collection and treatment level of domestic sewage in cities along the river. Finally, it calls for systematically promoting water conservation in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, soil and water conservation in the middle reaches, and wetland protection and ecological governance in the lower reaches. (NDRC)

09:40:31

[Trump Pressures Ukraine to "Act Quickly"] US President Donald Trump on the 18th again pressured Ukraine regarding the Russia-Ukraine "peace plan," stating, "I want Ukraine to act quickly." Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, "They (the negotiating parties) are close to reaching some results, but I want Ukraine to act quickly. I want Ukraine to act quickly because Russia is there. You know, every time they take too long, Russia changes its mind." Politico reported on the 17th, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that US and Russian representatives are expected to meet this weekend in Miami, a city in the southern United States, in an effort to advance the US-proposed Russia-Ukraine "peace plan." (Xinhua)

09:39:00

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) economist Kristina Clifton: With the market having fully priced in today's Bank of Japan rate hike, the focus will be on post-meeting communication. We expect the Bank of Japan to maintain its cautious tone.

09:37:38

A-share precious metals stocks fell in early trading, with Zhaojin Gold and Chifeng Gold dropping more than 3%, and Shandong Gold, Western Gold, Zhongjin Gold, and Hunan Silver all falling more than 2%.

09:36:03

The commercial aerospace concept continued its strong performance, with Guanglian Aviation, Ruihuatai, and Youji Shares rising by more than 10%, and Guoji Precision, Aerospace Intelligent Equipment, Tongyu Communication, and Western Materials rising by more than 7%.

09:35:07

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,310.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,309.49/ounce, down 0.53% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,336.70/ounce, down 0.64% on the day.

09:34:57

Spot silver fell 1.04% on the day, closing at $64.78 per ounce; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $64.89 per ounce, down 0.50% on the day.

09:33:24

The retail sector declined in the short term, with Liqun Group falling by more than 8%, followed by Maoye Commercial, Baida Group, Eurasia Group, and Quanxinhao.

09:32:25

According to Japan's Kyodo News, a senior official in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government said he believes Japan should have its own nuclear weapons, but Kyodo News did not disclose his name.

09:31:27

A-share controlled nuclear fusion concept stocks led the gains at the open, with Wangzi New Materials hitting the daily limit in the opening auction, Changfu Shares rising more than 10%, and Aike Saibo, Harbin Welding Huatong, Snowman Group, and Guoji Heavy Equipment all rising more than 6%.

09:31:07

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $1909.40/oz, down 1.17% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1936.6/oz, down 1.24% on the day.

09:31:01

[National Development and Reform Commission: Promote the construction of high-speed railways along the coast and rivers, and further implement projects such as the East-to-West Data Transfer and West-to-East Gas Pipeline] The Regional Coordination and Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission published an article entitled "Continuously and Deeply Promoting Regional Coordinated Development," which points out the need to promote coordinated regional development. This includes strengthening regional infrastructure connectivity, promoting the construction of cross-regional and cross-basin transportation corridors, advancing the construction of high-speed railways along the coast and rivers, and further implementing projects such as the East-to-West Data Transfer and West-to-East Gas Pipeline. The article also emphasizes leveraging the supporting and driving role of cross-regional connecting regions, supporting adjacent provincial regions such as Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, and Henan to take the lead in exploring mechanisms for project docking and policy linkage, accelerating the promotion and implementation of institutional innovation experiences from the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone, and forming distinctive cross-regional collaborative development models. Furthermore, the article calls for innovating cross-regional industrial cooperation mechanisms and building high-quality national-level new areas, industrial cooperation parks, and border and port industrial parks. Finally, it emphasizes leveraging the advantages of river basin elements and internal connectivity to actively expand river basin economic models.

09:30:19

A historic interest rate hike is imminent! The Bank of Japan may launch its biggest tightening storm in 30 years. Details>

09:30:07

Crude oil trading alert: Geopolitical disturbances are unlikely to change the weak trend; US crude oil is fluctuating at low levels around $56. Details>

09:27:45

The yen hovered near recent lows as markets awaited the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. 1. The yen traded in a narrow range near recent lows on Friday, with the USD/JPY pair currently at 155.76, not far from the ten-month low of 157.90 reached in November. Traders are closely watching whether the Bank of Japan's meeting will further confirm its path of continued interest rate hikes next year. The euro weakened slightly after the European Central Bank did not signal a rate hike. 2. Following hints from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda earlier this month, investors almost unanimously expect the central bank to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% later on Friday. Market focus will shift to his tone and outlook for future policy. 3. According to sources, the Bank of Japan will not release its latest estimate of the neutral interest rate this time, nor will it use it as its primary communication tool. Instead, it will rely on Ueda to outline the interest rate path at a press conference (14:30 Beijing time). 4. Yuxuan Tang, Global Market Strategist at JPMorgan Private Bank, stated, "We expect a rate hike; fundamentally, it's long overdue. However, this move is unlikely to trigger a significant rebound in the yen. The message from the authorities may indicate that the next rate hike is still some time away. Nevertheless, if the rate is unexpectedly kept unchanged, the USD/JPY exchange rate could surge, potentially leading to a market confidence crisis and forcing the authorities to intervene directly to stabilize the yen."

09:27:08

[A New Cold Front Brings Heavy to Blizzard-like Snow to Northern China] Today, my country's warming trend will reach its recent peak, with unusually warm or even record-breaking temperatures in Northeast China and the Jiangnan region. However, a new cold front will disrupt this warming trend. Over the next three days, affected by the cold air, most of central and eastern China will experience a temperature drop of 4°C to 6°C, with some areas in eastern Northwest China, central and eastern Inner Mongolia, Northeast China, western North China, eastern Jianghuai region, and eastern Jiangnan region experiencing a drop of 8°C to 10°C, and locally exceeding 10°C. The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts that today, parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, most of Northeast China, the Tianshan Mountains region of Xinjiang, central and western Gansu, and northern Qinghai will experience light to moderate snow or sleet, with heavy to blizzard-like snow in parts of central and northern Heilongjiang and western Gansu. Parts of eastern Southwest China, southeastern Fujian, southeastern coastal Guangdong, Hainan Island, and Taiwan Island will experience light to moderate rain, with heavy rain in parts of southeastern Fujian and southeastern coastal Guangdong. (CCTV News)

09:26:20

[Japan's Inflation Data Exceeds Expectations; Market Focuses on Central Bank Interest Rate Decision] 1. According to the latest November CPI data for Japan, core inflation remained above the policy target, providing a basis for possible monetary policy adjustments by the Bank of Japan today. Abhijit Surya, Senior Economist for Asia Pacific at Capital Economics, pointed out that the inflation data provides clear support for the Bank of Japan to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points. 2. The data shows that core inflationary pressures in Japan remain strong. Excluding fresh food and energy prices, the core inflation rate is expected to remain above the 2% target level for the foreseeable future, and is highly likely to exceed the Bank of Japan's inflation forecasts for the current and next fiscal years. 3. Market analysts believe that continued inflationary pressures may prompt the Bank of Japan to further adjust its ultra-loose monetary policy. The release of this CPI data coincides with the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting today, and the market is closely watching its interest rate decision and related policy statement.

09:25:16

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3878.23 points, up 0.05%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4561.37 points, up 0.19%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13116.19 points, up 0.48%; and the ChiNext Index opened at 3134.80 points, up 0.89%.

09:25:06

The SME Composite Index opened at 13954.81 points this morning, up 0.33%.

09:23:26

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,320.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,319.93/ounce, down 0.29% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,348.20/ounce, down 0.37% on the day.

09:22:54

A summary of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and its changes: According to FX678, the changes in CNY HIBOR rates over various periods as of December 19, 2025 are shown in the table below: rates rose for 4 periods, fell for 3 periods, and remained unchanged for 2 periods. The largest change was in the 2-week CNY HIBOR rate, which rose by 6 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.20%, down 2 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.48%, up 4 basis points; the 2-week rate was 1.64%, up 6 basis points; the 1-month rate was 1.75%, down 2 basis points; the 2-month rate was 1.77%, down 3 basis points; the 3-month rate was 1.80%, unchanged; the 6-month rate was 1.80%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.87%, up 2 basis points; and the 1-year onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.95%, up 4 basis points. BP = basis points

09:21:53

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted 100 billion yuan of 14-day reverse repurchase operations using a fixed-quantity, interest rate-based bidding method with multiple price levels.

09:21:43

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted 56.2 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations today, with both the bid and winning bids amounting to 56.2 billion yuan. The interest rate for the operation was 1.40%.

09:19:49

Sucden Financial analysts cited reports that Indonesia, the world's largest nickel producer, plans to cut output to 250 million tons next year to support prices, thus driving up nickel prices. They expect nickel to rise further on current momentum, with the next target price potentially reaching $14,700 per ton.

09:16:27

[Tens of Thousands of Farmers Protest in Brussels Across Europe] On March 18, the day of the EU summit, approximately 10,000 farmers from the 27 EU member states gathered in Brussels, the headquarters of the European Union, driving tractors to protest against the impact of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and related policies on agricultural product prices. (CCTV)

09:15:47

On December 19th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB/South African Rand: 2.3739, down 50.00 points; RMB/Korean Won: 209.4600, up 4.00 points; RMB/UAE Dirham: 0.5215, up 2.70 points; RMB/Saudi Riyal: 0.5325, up 2.10 points; RMB/Hungarian Forint: 46.9184, down 724.98 points; RMB/Polish Złoty: 0.5088, down 2.10 points; RMB/Danish Krone: 0.9047, up 17.00 points; RMB/Swedish Krone: 1.3174, down 25.00 points; RMB/Norwegian Krone: 1.4419, down 61.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.0738 against the Turkish lira, up 105.40 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5529 against the Mexican peso, down 17.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.4624 against the Thai baht, down 62.00 points.

09:15:47

On December 19th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): Swiss Franc to RMB: 8.8700, up 88.00 points; USD to RMB: 7.0550, down 33.00 points; EUR to RMB: 8.2616, down 143.00 points; 100 JPY to RMB: 4.5274, down 25.00 points; HKD to RMB: 0.9068, down 6.10 points; GBP to RMB: 9.4267, up 15.99 points; AUD to RMB: 4.6578, up 53.00 points; NZD to RMB: 4.0655, up 10.00 points; SGD to RMB: 5.4639, up 42.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 5.1131 against the Chinese yuan, up 5.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5795 against the Malaysian ringgit, down 5.50 points; and the yuan was quoted at 11.3508 against the Russian ruble, down 640.00 points.

09:15:25

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan was quoted at 7.0550 today, down 33.00 points from 7.0583 in the previous trading day; the US dollar closed at 7.0412 against the onshore yuan yesterday, and the US dollar closed at 7.0325 against the offshore yuan yesterday.

09:15:24

[Trump Says Ukraine Peace Talks "On the Verge of Success," US and Russian Officials to Meet in Miami This Weekend] 1. Ahead of the meeting between US and Russian officials this weekend, US President Trump stated that he believes negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict are "on the verge of some kind of success." A White House official revealed that Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to meet with the Russian delegation in Miami this weekend to continue pushing for an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict. 2. Previously, after US special envoys held talks with Ukrainian and European representatives in Berlin, US officials stated that approximately 90% of the issues between Russia and Ukraine had been agreed upon, with the main differences remaining focused on territorial disputes. The US has proposed providing Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 as part of a peace agreement. 3. While Russia has not directly commented on the latest developments, the Kremlin previously stated that although US-Russian relations have been severely damaged, it hopes to gradually repair relations through progress on the Ukraine issue.

09:12:34

The draft text shows that EU leaders hope to continue the technical and legal work on establishing instruments related to compensation loans.

09:11:56

On December 18, Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, met with Li Xiaohe, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the China Business Unit of NXP Semiconductors. (Ministry of Commerce)

09:11:19

[Brazil's Import Share of Consumption Hits 22-Year High, Chinese Products' Influence Continues to Expand] On December 18th local time, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) released a survey showing that in 2024, the proportion of imported products in Brazilian consumer purchases will rise to 26.7%, a record high since the organization began compiling statistics 22 years ago. Data shows that from 2003, when the statistics began, to 2024, the share of imported goods in Brazilian consumption increased from 13.4% to 26.7%. The report also pointed out that consumer purchases of Chinese products have become a significant driving force behind import growth. Currently, Chinese products account for 9.2% of the Brazilian consumer market, more than double what it was ten years ago. (CCTV News)

09:10:59

EU officials say it appears possible to reach an agreement to use EU budgetary space to provide funding for Ukraine.

09:10:57

The draft text indicates that using EU budgetary resources as collateral for this loan will not affect the financial obligations of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.

09:09:44

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $1921.40/oz, down 0.55% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1944.8/oz, down 0.82% on the day.

09:08:26

[Latest Japanese Inflation Data Shows Core Prices Remain High] 1. Data released by Japan's Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday showed that the national core consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.0% year-on-year in November, marking the 44th consecutive month above the Bank of Japan's 2% policy target. This figure met market expectations and remained unchanged from the previous month's growth rate. 2. Another indicator, excluding the impact of fresh food and energy prices and more accurately reflecting underlying price trends, rose 3.0% year-on-year in November, slightly lower than the 3.1% increase in the previous month. 3. Analysts point out that the persistent and widespread high inflation data, especially the price increases that have clearly spread from energy and food to a wider range of sectors, further strengthens market expectations that the Bank of Japan will decide to raise interest rates at its monetary policy meeting on Friday. The market generally predicts that the central bank may raise the policy rate from the current 0.5% to 0.75%. 4. The Bank of Japan ended its years-long ultra-loose monetary policy last year and raised interest rates for the first time in January this year. Faced with persistently high inflation levels, an increasing number of policy committee members have expressed support for further policy adjustments to avoid lagging behind in addressing risks to price stability.

09:06:44

Toyota plans to begin selling the Camry sedan, Highlander SUV, and Tundra pickup truck, a move the company hopes will help improve trade relations between Japan and the United States.

09:06:30

Is the US dollar weaker than expected? A massive capital flight masked by the yen's collapse! Details>

09:05:38

The draft text shows that EU leaders agreed to provide Ukraine with a loan based on EU borrowing in the capital markets and guaranteed by EU budgetary space.

09:05:09

The EU is considering providing Ukraine with loans of up to $106 billion using joint debt financing.

09:04:13

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $1899.50/ounce, down 1.69% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1927.0/ounce, down 1.73% on the day.

09:04:10

[my country's Port Cargo Throughput Grew by 4.4% in First 11 Months] my country's ports have maintained a good operating trend this year, with cargo throughput maintaining rapid growth in the first 11 months, increasing by 4.4% year-on-year. The continued expansion of foreign trade shipping routes, coupled with the ongoing upgrading of export product structure, has injected strong momentum into the high-quality development of my country's foreign trade. (CCTV News)

09:02:49

[Bank of Japan May Raise Interest Rates Further, Potentially Hitting Nearly 30-Year High] 1. The market widely expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates at its monetary policy meeting ending on Friday, increasing the policy rate from the current 0.5% to 0.75%. If this prediction comes true, it will be the Bank of Japan's first rate hike since January of this year, bringing interest rates to their highest level since 1995. 2. This rate hike is seen as another key step by the Bank of Japan in normalizing its monetary policy. Although the adjusted interest rate remains low globally, it signifies that the country is gradually moving away from its long-standing ultra-loose policy environment. Market focus will be on the press conference held by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda after the decision is announced, to assess the pace and magnitude of future rate hikes. 3. The main background to this policy adjustment is persistent inflation above the 2% target level and a stabilizing wage growth outlook. The Bank of Japan policymakers believe that these two factors will jointly support sustained inflation stability near the target. In addition, recent fluctuations in the yen exchange rate have exacerbated policymakers' concerns about imported inflation, thus reinforcing the necessity of a rate hike. 4. Most economists believe that after this rate hike, the Bank of Japan's policy rate will be closer to its "neutral" economic forecast range. The market expects the central bank not to update its assessment of the neutral interest rate at this meeting, but Kazuo Ueda may reiterate that the central bank is prepared to continue adjusting policy in the future, while avoiding commitments regarding specific timing and magnitude. 5. Surveys show that the market expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to at least 1% by the end of September 2026. Future policy direction will depend closely on the strength of the economic recovery, the sustainability of wage growth, and the evolution of the inflation outlook.

09:01:10

On December 19th, Tencent's Yuanbao announced that its WeChat AI assistant, Yuanbao, has added a timed reminder function. According to the introduction, Yuanbao AI can set WeChat reminders for to-do items. Users can input a sentence, and Yuanbao AI can recognize the task and time within it, thus setting a WeChat reminder for the to-do item.

09:01:02

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, currently trading at $1909.05/oz, down 1.19% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is currently trading at $1946.0/oz, down 0.76% on the day; Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/oz mark, currently trading at $1919.60/oz, down 0.65% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is currently trading at $1956.0/oz, down 0.25% on the day.

08:57:04

[Trump: US to Deploy Nuclear Reactors on the Moon] US President Donald Trump signed an executive order outlining an ambitious vision for an "America First" space policy, calling for an accelerated return to the moon, the deployment of space-based nuclear energy systems, and ensuring US global leadership in space exploration, security, and commerce. The White House statement indicated that the order requires the US to return to the moon by 2028 and establish initial facilities for a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. The order directs: "Deploy nuclear reactors on and in orbit of the moon, including lunar surface reactors ready for launch by 2030."

08:56:09

According to Estonian national broadcaster ERR, Estonia has begun construction of the first five bunkers along its Baltic defense line, designed to withstand direct hits from artillery shells.

08:53:59

Two EU diplomats said European Council President Costa has proposed to EU leaders that Ukraine address its pressing financial needs through an EU lending program.

08:52:58

[CITIC Securities: my country is expected to officially enter the high-frequency networking stage of satellite internet starting in 2026] A research report from CITIC Securities states that my country is expected to officially enter the high-frequency networking stage of satellite internet starting in 2026. With the gradual advancement of domestic satellite internet construction demand, the overall scale growth rate of the industry is expected to increase rapidly in the next few years. It is recommended to give priority to the upstream satellite manufacturing and rocket launch end of the industry.

08:50:28

The EU is considering providing Ukraine with loans of up to €90 billion using joint debt.

08:47:41

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,387.95, up 0.79% on the day.

08:46:30

[China's Biomanufacturing Industry Reaches 1.1 Trillion Yuan] It was learned at the 2025 Biomanufacturing Conference held in Chongqing on December 18 that my country's biomanufacturing industry has continued to expand in recent years. Currently, the total scale of China's biomanufacturing industry has reached 1.1 trillion yuan, and the output of bio-fermentation products accounts for more than 70% of the global total. (Xinhua)

08:45:55

Iron ore inventories at 45 ports in China as of the week ending December 18

Previous : 15431.42 Forecast : -

Published Value 15512.63

08:44:40

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,503.36, up 1.02% on the day.

08:44:06

US President Trump: He will hold a rally and deliver a speech in North Carolina tomorrow.

08:40:29

The Australian dollar has just touched the 103.00 level against the Japanese yen, and is currently trading at 103.00, up 0.17% on the day.

08:32:05

[Trump Officially Signs $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026] 1. US President Trump officially signed the $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 on December 18th, local time. The bill had previously been passed by the House of Representatives (December 10th) and the Senate (December 17th with 77 votes in favor and 20 against). Key provisions of the bill include: 2. Increasing the pay of active-duty US military personnel. 3. Supporting the deployment of the National Guard and active-duty troops along the southwestern border to intercept illegal immigrants and drugs. 4. Developing the Golden Dome missile defense system and enhancing military readiness. 5. Providing $400 million in military aid to Ukraine annually for the next two years. 6. Repealing the 2002 congressional resolution authorizing the government to use force against Iraq and lifting sanctions against Syria. 7. Requiring Defense Secretary Hergsays to submit unedited video footage and copies of the operational orders for the September 2nd US military operation in the Caribbean (an attack on an alleged drug trafficking vessel that resulted in the deaths of two survivors). Hegsays previously stated that the full video would be available only to members of the Congressional Armed Services Committee and would not be released to the public.

08:30:44

Australia's annual rate of private sector loans in November

Previous : 7.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 7.40%

08:30:13

The monthly rate of private enterprise loans in Australia in November

Previous : 0.70% Forecast : 0.60%

Published Value 0.60%

08:29:03

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko: The decision to freeze Russian assets indefinitely is the result of procedural fraud by the EU, which is attempting to use this to solve its own economic problems, including channeling funds to the military-industrial complex.

08:27:44

According to official sources, the Bank of Korea will hold an internal meeting on Friday to discuss the foreign exchange market.

08:24:17

[Azerbaijan Exports Petroleum Products to Armenia for the First Time in Decades] A freight train carrying 22 tanker cars of gasoline departed Azerbaijan on the 18th, bound for Armenia via Georgia. This marks the first time Azerbaijan has exported petroleum products to Armenia since the outbreak of war between the two countries over the status of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. According to Azerbaijani media reports, the gasoline destined for Armenia was produced by the Azerbaijan National Oil Company and will be exported at international market prices. This gasoline trade is based on an agreement reached between the two governments in November of this year. (CCTV)

08:17:14

World Bank: Approves $500 million guarantee for Mexico to promote infrastructure development and attract private investment.

08:15:09

Australian Prime Minister Barnes: The federal and New South Wales governments have declared Sunday, December 21, a day of reflection to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach bombing. Intelligence confirms the attack was inspired by ISIS, and the source of the video has been identified. A national gun buyback program will be established.

08:13:21

A document published on the UK Treasury website shows that the UK has added five more individuals and 19 entities to its sanctions list against Russia. The individuals include citizens from Russia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, and the organizations include companies from Russia, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

08:11:20

[German Vice Chancellor Reminds Citizens: Germany is Transitioning to an Austerity Mode Due to Limited National Budget] German Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Heinz Klinger reminded citizens that Germany is transitioning to an austerity mode due to limited national budget. Speaking on ZDF's "2025" program, Klinger said, "The next few years will be very difficult for us. We will be forced to ask the people to make some sacrifices. Everyone will feel that our country is saving money." At the same time, Klinger stated that the outlook is not too bleak. He said, "We are not bankrupt. The country is not on the verge of collapse."

08:09:35

The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.00% to 49492.53 on the day.

08:05:07

On December 18 local time, US President Trump signed the $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

08:04:15

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell by 0.51% to 4.121% during the day.

08:02:37

The Central Bank of Ireland stated that, so far, the country's economy has "truly withstood" anticipated global headwinds; it also noted that adjustments by foreign multinational corporations have been "relatively mild" so far.

08:02:26

New Zealand's imports in November totaled NZ$7.2 billion; exports totaled NZ$7 billion.

08:02:06

[The National Meteorological Center continued to issue a yellow fog warning at 6:00 AM on December 19] The National Meteorological Center continued to issue a yellow fog warning at 6:00 AM on December 19: It is expected that from the morning to the forenoon of the 19th, parts of central and southern Beijing, western Tianjin, central and southern Hebei, northern Henan, northwestern Shandong, northern Anhui, northern Hubei, central Chongqing, western Guangxi, and southern Yunnan will experience dense fog with visibility below 500 meters in some areas, and locally very dense fog with visibility below 200 meters. (CCTV)

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