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2025-12-19

15:38:24

Belgian Prime Minister: It's not impossible for the EU to ultimately choose the buffer zone option.

15:36:03

Dutch Prime Minister: We support signing the EU-Mercosur trade agreement

15:35:54

Belgian Prime Minister: Options may include providing an exit mechanism for countries unwilling to join. Other options are technically very difficult; the most likely choice is to utilize space within the EU budget.

15:34:54

Belgian Prime Minister: Other options for providing funding to Ukraine are explored but limited pathways.

15:34:14

Dutch Prime Minister: I hope to return to the Netherlands tonight. I do not want to reach an agreement without the consent of the Belgians.

15:33:40

Belgian Prime Minister: We also absolutely need protection in response to any countermeasures from Russia, which can confiscate assets of countries it deems to be harming its own interests.

15:31:42

[US November CPI May Hit 18-Month High, Import Tariffs a Contributing Factor] 1. Economists predict that the US November Consumer Price Index (CPI) may reach its highest year-on-year increase in a year and a half, highlighting the continued challenges to American consumers' purchasing power, with import tariffs considered one of the factors driving up prices. 2. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the November CPI report on Tuesday. Due to the 43-day government shutdown, October price data could not be collected, therefore this report will not include month-on-month changes, and the October CPI report has been canceled. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will still release the year-on-year CPI change and the core CPI year-on-year data excluding food and energy prices. 3. Market surveys show that economists expect the November CPI to rise 3.1% year-on-year, which would be the largest increase since May 2024. Previously, in the 12 months ending in September, the CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year. Furthermore, the core CPI is expected to rise 3.0% year-on-year in November, the same as in September, mainly driven by increases in rents and non-food energy prices, while declines in airfares, restaurant and hotel room prices may partially offset these increases.

15:30:51

Dutch Prime Minister: I understand Belgium's position that the risks of using Russian assets to finance Ukraine must be shared.

15:30:40

Belgian Prime Minister: The European Commission must provide an unconditional guarantee for the liquidity of the European Clearing Bank; this is crucial. We cannot be flexible on the issue of liquidity guarantee requirements.

15:30:21

Spot palladium has just broken through the $1700.00/oz mark, last trading at $1701.50/oz, up 4.96% on the day; Nymex palladium futures are last trading at $1782.00/oz, up 3.60% on the day.

15:29:19

Belgian Prime Minister: I have not yet seen a text that Belgium can endorse, and the assurances provided so far have failed to meet our requirements.

15:22:44

Belgian Prime Minister: Belgium demands that the entire EU share the financial risks of the proposed compensation. Other countries that have frozen Russian assets should also bear the same responsibility as Belgium.

15:22:26

According to Axios: Russian special envoy Dmitriev is expected to meet with US special envoy Witkov and Trump's son-in-law Kushner.

15:21:45

Belgian Prime Minister: Belgium hopes to obtain binding written guarantees from other EU member states.

15:20:15

[Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates This Week; Market Focuses on Subsequent Policy Path] 1. The market widely expects the Bank of Japan to raise its short-term policy rate from 0.5% to 0.75% on Friday. This rate hike expectation is mainly based on the current high food costs driving overall inflation to remain above the central bank's 2% policy target. 2. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Wednesday that Japan needs to take proactive fiscal spending measures to promote economic growth and increase tax revenue. 3. Vincent Chung, a fixed income portfolio manager at T. Rowe Price in Hong Kong, pointed out that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates twice in 2026 to cope with the persistent negative real interest rate environment. He stated, "There is a view in the market that the Bank of Japan may not release hawkish signals in its policy guidance, leading to a temporary weakening of the yen. However, we believe that this effect will be short-lived."

15:18:35

Belgian Prime Minister: We must consider the potential impact on financial markets.

15:17:39

Belgian Prime Minister: The compensation loan proposal lacks legal safeguards, but it is the best solution that can be achieved at present.

15:17:27

[India's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEBI) Plans to Revise Its Merger and Acquisition Rules] Two sources familiar with the matter said the Securities and Exchange Commission of India (SEBI) plans to revise its merger and acquisition rules, including prohibiting acquiring companies from offering higher prices or additional compensation to major shareholders. The sources said the reforms aim to create a level playing field for small and retail investors and expedite the transaction process. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed on Wednesday that efforts will be made to amend the so-called "merger and acquisition rules," and said the proposed changes will be open for public comment. He did not provide specific details.

15:17:03

Belgian Prime Minister: Russian assets are part of all peace talks in Ukraine

15:16:51

South Korean zinc company: Plans to triple annual bismuth production to 1,500 tons

15:11:49

Korea Zinc: Invests 1.5 trillion won in South Korea by 2029 to boost strategic mineral production.

15:11:48

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Copper

Previous : -907 Forecast : -

Published Value -227

15:11:48

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Zinc

Previous : -3265 Forecast : -

Published Value -1920

15:11:46

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Aluminum

Previous : -625 Forecast : -

Published Value -351

15:11:45

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Silver

Previous : 21209 Forecast : -

Published Value 240

15:11:42

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Lead

Previous : -25 Forecast : -

Published Value -174

15:11:38

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th, China - Tin

Previous : 34 Forecast : -

Published Value 105

15:11:36

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Alumina

Previous : -9613 Forecast : -

Published Value -48599

15:11:34

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Wire Rods

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:32

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Hot-rolled coil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -300

15:11:30

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th, China - Stainless Steel

Previous : -1156 Forecast : -

Published Value -9792

15:11:30

中国 12月18日上期所每日仓单变动-燃料油

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:27

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Petroleum Asphalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:25

Daily warehouse receipt changes on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China -20 # rubber

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -605

15:11:23

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Pulp

Previous : -3566 Forecast : -

Published Value -88103

15:11:21

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Crude oil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:21

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Natural Rubber

Previous : 2900 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:19

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Rebar

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 8

15:11:18

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 18th in China - Gold

Previous : 420 Forecast : -

Published Value -6

15:08:31

[Analysts Bullish on Silver to Test $70 Next Year; Fed Officials' Comments Reinforce Rate Cut Expectations] 1. Some market analysts predict that silver prices may test the $70 per ounce level next year. They point out that if the US enters a rate-cutting cycle, it will continue to support overall demand for precious metals. 2. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday that he would "absolutely" defend the Fed's independence if any US president attempts to challenge it. Waller is considered one of the leading candidates to succeed Fed Chairman Powell next year. 3. Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at OANDA, interpreted Waller's remarks as: "Waller's comments signal that the Fed may continue its current rate-cutting cycle, which provides support for both gold and silver prices."

15:08:28

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1960.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1959.45/ounce, up 3.12% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1979.8/ounce, up 2.15% on the day.

15:07:49

According to Nikkei: Toyota Motor President Sato will become the next chairman of a Japanese automotive lobbying group.

15:05:55

BNP Paribas: Building a joint leader in Europe's comprehensive car rental sector. Arval and Mercedes-Benz are in exclusive talks to acquire Athlon.

15:04:33

Belgian Prime Minister: EU's financing plan proposal for Ukraine is still evolving.

15:03:16

[A-Share Market Closing Review: Total Turnover Reaches 1.6722 Trillion Yuan, Banking Sector Strengthens in Afternoon] At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.16%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 1.29%, the ChiNext Index fell 2.17%, and the Beijing 50 Index fell 0.51%. Total turnover reached 1.6722 trillion yuan, a decrease of 162.1 billion yuan from the previous day. In terms of sectors, medical commerce and commercial aerospace sectors were active, while PCB and battery sectors saw adjustments. On the market, the medical commerce sector strengthened, with Huaren Health hitting the 20% daily limit, and several stocks including Luyan Pharmaceutical and Chongqing Pharmaceutical Holdings also hitting the daily limit. The commercial aerospace sector performed strongly, with several stocks including Tianyin Electromechanical, Aerospace Huanyu, and Platinum Technology rising over 10%, and several stocks including Shunhao Shares and Shenjian Shares hitting the daily limit. The PCB sector adjusted, with Shanghai Electric, Shengyi Electronics, and Shengyi Technology falling over 5%, and Dongshan Precision falling over 6%.

15:01:54

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted actual export monthly rate for November

Previous : -0.60% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.60%

15:01:46

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted actual monthly import rate for November

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.20%

15:01:32

Swiss watch exports fell 7.3% year-on-year (nominal value) to CHF 2.25 billion in November.

15:01:08

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3876.37 points, up 0.16%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4552.79 points, down 0.59%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13053.97 points, down 1.29%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3107.06 points, down 2.17%; and the SME Composite Index closed at 13909.54 points, down 0.54%.

15:00:48

Switzerland's trade balance for November

Previous : 43.19 Forecast : -

Published Value 38.41

14:59:53

Europe's "Super Central Bank Day" is coming! Four major central banks will take the stage, but will only one cut interest rates? Details>

14:55:06

The Australian dollar has just touched the 103.00 level against the Japanese yen, currently trading at 103.00, up 0.22% on the day.

14:53:33

[Trump to Sign Defense Budget Included in $400 Million Aid to Ukraine] According to the White House's schedule, US President Trump will sign a defense budget that includes $400 million in aid to Ukraine on Thursday afternoon local time (Friday Beijing time). The signing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM local time (7:00 AM Friday Beijing time) in the Oval Office. Before and after, Trump will attend private receptions to celebrate the upcoming Christmas. The schedule also indicates that at 1:30 PM (2:30 AM Friday Beijing time), Trump will sign an executive order; the subject of which has not yet been announced, and the event is expected to be held behind closed doors.

14:48:57

The governor said that a Russian attack on the Cherkasy region in central Ukraine injured six people and caused a power outage.

14:48:49

Indian Prime Minister Modi: The economic partnership agreement between India and Oman will help trade.

14:43:15

[Institution: Lack of Fiscal Consolidation May Limit the Effectiveness of ECB Rate Cuts] 1. Romain Aumond, a strategist at Natixis IM Solutions, pointed out in a report that the lack of fiscal consolidation may limit the effectiveness of the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate cut policy. He analyzed that the ECB's conservative interpretation of the "symmetric inflation target" will continue to suppress the impact of the rate cuts implemented over the past year and a half on the long-term yield curve. 2. Aumond believes that this limitation is mainly due to the expected fiscal deficits in Germany and France in 2026, and the general lack of fiscal consolidation measures in the medium term. He stated that the ECB seems unwilling to acknowledge the crowding-out effect of public spending on private demand in the coming years. The institution is in line with market expectations that the ECB will keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday.

14:40:02

According to the latest survey by TrendForce, the recent supply shortage in the memory market has driven a rapid increase in the price of conventional DRAM. Although HBM3e has benefited from the simultaneous upward revision of GPU and ASIC orders, resulting in a price increase as well, the average selling price (ASP) gap between HBM3e and DDR5 is expected to narrow significantly over the next year.

14:34:51

[Costa Rica's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.7% in Q3, a Record Low] ⑴ Costa Rica's unemployment rate fell to 5.7% in the third quarter of 2025, lower than 6.6% in the same period last year. ⑵ This is the lowest unemployment rate since records began in 2010, with the number of unemployed decreasing by 24,600 to 134,500. ⑶ At the same time, the employment rate fell to 51.7%, lower than the previous quarter's 53.5%, with the number of employed decreasing by 48,800 to 2.21 million. ⑷ During the same period, the labor force participation rate fell to 54.9%, lower than the previous quarter's 57.3%.

14:33:44

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1970.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1970.20/ounce, up 3.69% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1988.1/ounce, up 2.58% on the day.

14:33:32

[Attack on Nigerian Mine May Leave at Least 12 Dead] A mine in Plateau State, central Nigeria, was attacked by armed men, potentially leaving at least 12 people dead, 5 injured, and 3 kidnapped. The attackers, believed to be Fulani militants, attacked a mine in Atoso village, Plateau State, on the evening of the 16th. The group has also urged the government to deploy more security forces and enforce the ban on open grazing. Plateau State police have launched an investigation into the incident. (Xinhua)

14:32:48

[Germany Approves €50 Billion Arms Procurement Plan] The German Ministry of Defense announced on December 17 that a €50 billion arms procurement plan for the German Federal Armed Forces had been approved by the Bundestag's Budget Committee. A statement from the Ministry of Defense said the approved projects cover multiple domains, including land, sea, air, cyber, and space, and include the Arrow anti-missile system, the Patriot air defense system, the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, the Spock radar satellite system, and other weapons and equipment. The statement said 30 large-scale arms procurement projects were approved that day. The Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved 103 such projects this year, totaling €82.98 billion. The total amount of major procurement projects approved in the past three years has reached €188.4 billion, exceeding the total amount of the previous eight years (2015-2022). The statement said this scale of funding demonstrates Germany's active efforts to modernize the equipment of the Federal Armed Forces. (CCTV)

14:29:11

[Netherlands Unemployment Rate Remains at 4% in November, Highest Since 2021] ⑴ The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Netherlands for November 2025 was 4%, unchanged from the previous two months, and still the highest level since September 2021. ⑵ The number of unemployed decreased by 3,000 to 408,000, lower than the more than four-year high of 411,000 reached in October. ⑶ At the same time, the number of employed decreased by 9,000 to 9.846 million, and the labor force participation rate slightly decreased from 76.4% in the previous month to 76.2%, a four-month low. ⑷ The number of new unemployment benefit recipients in November was 22,900, bringing the total to 194,100, while 24,100 people stopped receiving benefits during the same period. ⑸ Compared with the same period last year, the unemployment rate in November was 0.3 percentage points higher than the 3.7% in November 2024.

14:28:43

[European Stocks Expected to Open Lower on Thursday Amid Central Bank Decisions] ⑴ European stocks are expected to open slightly lower on Thursday as investors brace for a series of central bank policy decisions in the region. ⑵ The Bank of England is widely expected to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% as inflationary pressures ease, but policymakers may hint that further rate cuts are still some time away. ⑶ The European Central Bank is expected to keep its interest rate unchanged at 2% while potentially raising its economic growth forecast. ⑷ The Swedish and Norwegian central banks are also expected to keep their policy rates unchanged at 1.75% and 4%, respectively. ⑸ On the corporate front, British energy giant BP appointed Meg O'Neill as its next CEO after disappointing returns from its strategic shift to renewable energy. ⑹ In pre-market trading, Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.1%, and Stoxx 600 futures declined 0.2%.

14:28:22

The Hainan Free Trade Port has officially launched its island-wide customs clearance operation. According to data from Qunar, international airfares to Haikou during the 2026 Spring Festival period increased by more than 100% year-on-year, with major source countries including Russia, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, and Thailand. During the 2026 New Year's Day period (January 1-3), flight bookings to Haikou and Sanya increased by 19% and 51% year-on-year, respectively.

14:27:26

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (December 18, 2025) Details>

14:26:03

The most active liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) futures contract rose 1.01% intraday, closing at 4,116 yuan/ton.

14:25:43

[US Tariffs Remain the Biggest Risk to India's Economic Growth in 2026] 1. According to a recent report by ANZ Research, US tariffs remain the biggest risk to India's economic growth in 2026. Economist Dhiraj Nim points out that this external challenge will continue to exert pressure until a favorable trade agreement is finalized. 2. The report analyzes that although domestic demand in India remains strong, weak merchandise trade has begun to reflect the impact of tariffs, requiring a stable central bank policy environment for support. Currently, India faces an effective tariff rate of up to 33% on exports to the US, the second highest globally, which could lead to lost export revenue and indirect unemployment, thereby dragging down medium-term economic growth. 3. ANZ predicts that if US tariffs remain unchanged and India fails to reach a new trade agreement, real GDP growth for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will slow slightly to 6.5% from the 7.3% projected for fiscal year 2026.

14:25:09

Trump issues "blockade order" against Venezuela, Maduro responds strongly, will oil prices take off? Details>

14:24:03

The US dollar index lacks upward momentum, awaiting the release of CPI data. Details>

14:23:21

[December 18: The "Wholesale Price Index for 200 Agricultural Products" decreased by 0.02 points from yesterday] According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the "Wholesale Price Index for 200 Agricultural Products" was 130.59 on December 18, a decrease of 0.02 points from yesterday, and the wholesale price index for "vegetable basket" products was 133.51, a decrease of 0.03 points from yesterday.

14:20:46

The head of the Japan Bankers Association said that the Bank of Japan is highly likely to raise interest rates on Friday.

14:19:40

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (December 18, 2025) Details>

14:19:34

Ismail Sawabta, head of the Gaza Strip government's press office, said that since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement, Israel has actually allowed less than 40% of the promised humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and the situation there has deteriorated significantly due to colder weather and heavy rains.

14:17:14

Expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike have dampened the dollar's rebound, leaving the USD/JPY pair hovering around the 156 level. Details>

14:14:56

[Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Spreads Rumors, "Deletes Account and Runs Away"] Japanese Vice Foreign Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member of the House of Representatives, Fumino Kunimitsu, has recently spread numerous false statements targeting the opposition parties. Her personal social media account, X, has been discovered to have been deleted, leading Japanese media to sarcastically accuse her of "deleting her account and running away." Earlier this month, Kunimitsu claimed on an online program that during her time as an official in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, she was forced to do extensive preparation work to answer questions from Constitutional Democratic Party (HDP) Senator Hiroyuki Konishi. "I only had 10 minutes to answer, but Konishi asked me about 50 questions, making it impossible to take care of my children. Many female officials resigned because of this." The HDP considered these claims seriously untrue and protested to the LDP. Kunimitsu subsequently retracted her statements and apologized to Konishi. (CCTV)

14:14:18

[Beijing Daxing Airport Resumes Normal Operations; Large-Scale Flight Delays: Red Response Downgraded to Orange] According to meteorological authorities, the heavy fog affecting Daxing Airport has ended, and flight operations on all runways have returned to normal. At 12:40, the red response for large-scale flight delays was downgraded to orange. As of 13:00, Daxing Airport had handled 240 flights. Currently, the terminal has sufficient service facilities, catering and retail shops, and passengers are waiting in an orderly manner. Airport shuttle buses from Langfang City Terminal to Daxing Airport have resumed operation, and the Daxing Airport to Langfang City Terminal route will resume operation at 14:00. (CCTV News)

14:09:36

In the afternoon, computing hardware stocks continued to decline, with Honghe Technology and Dingtai Hi-Tech falling by more than 7%, and Shengyi Technology, Shengyi Electronics, Dongshan Precision and Jingwang Electronics all falling by more than 5%.

14:04:48

[Statistical Agency Projects French Economic Growth of 0.9% in 2025] A report released on the 17th by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) shows that France's economy is projected to grow by 0.9% in 2025, slightly lower than the 1.1% growth in 2024. The report points out that France's GDP grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter, a relatively good level within the Eurozone. Easing supply constraints in the aerospace sector led to a 1.3% quarter-on-quarter increase in manufacturing output, and a 4.8% quarter-on-quarter increase in manufacturing exports. Business investment grew by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, and public consumption remained resilient. The report also shows that household consumption has essentially stagnated, and the growth rate of household purchasing power is expected to remain lower than the level of economic activity. The report warns that several uncertainties still need to be monitored. Externally, the direction of US trade policy remains uncertain; if international oil prices continue to decline, it may provide additional support for the European economic recovery. Internally, the direction of French fiscal policy remains unclear; signs of a rebound in business investment are relatively clear, but the recovery of household consumption remains uncertain. (CCTV)

14:04:17

China's weekly apparent demand for rebar as of December 18

Previous : 203.09 Forecast : -

Published Value 208.64

14:04:15

China's weekly rebar output as of December 18th

Previous : 178.78 Forecast : -

Published Value 181.68

14:04:12

Weekly inventory of rebar plants in China as of December 18th

Previous : 140.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 139.54

14:01:10

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 49,081.02 points today, down 0.87%.

13:53:23

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on the 17th that the transaction permits for the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas development project in Russia's Far East, involving Japan's Mitsui & Co. and Mitsubishi Corporation, will be extended until the early morning of June 18th next year. Japan will be able to continue receiving liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Sakhalin-2.

13:50:16

[Cui Dongshu: Passenger Vehicle Inventory Reaches 3.79 Million Units at the End of November] Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), stated that the national passenger vehicle inventory reached 3.79 million units at the end of November, an increase of 380,000 units from the previous month and 590,000 units from November 2024, exhibiting characteristics of peak season restocking with inventory rebounding. Due to the poor market performance in October and November, November inventory rebounded to a relatively high level of 3.79 million units. The CPCA's forecasting team has been very optimistic about the market since February, with an optimism level of 64% before November and a post-November satisfaction level of 13% at the beginning of December. The team's optimism for the December market reached 24%, which is a relatively poor forecast by manufacturers, hoping for further subsidies in some regions. Based on the combined estimate of inventory at the end of November 2025 and sales in the next three months, the current inventory can support future sales for 61 days, compared to 48 days in November 2024, indicating relatively high overall inventory pressure in November this year.

13:49:39

The euro just touched the 183.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 183.00, up 0.14% on the day.

13:46:51

[He Lifeng Attends and Addresses Hainan Free Trade Port's Island-wide Customs Closure Launch Ceremony] The launch ceremony for the island-wide customs closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port was held in Haikou on the 18th. He Lifeng, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the event and delivered a speech. He Lifeng pointed out that with the positive results achieved in the construction of the trade port, the basic conditions for island-wide customs closure have been met, and the island-wide customs closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port has officially commenced. He stressed the need to take the island-wide customs closure as an opportunity to continuously deepen reforms in key areas, solidly promote high-quality development, continuously improve the risk prevention and control system, and build the Hainan Free Trade Port into an important gateway leading my country's opening up to the outside world in the new era. He Lifeng also conducted on-site inspections of the Hainan Free Trade Port's customs clearance, anti-smuggling joint prevention and control, and the implementation of the offshore duty-free policy. (Xinhua News Agency)

13:44:44

Japan Oil Resources Development Corporation (JAPEX) has acquired tight oil and gas assets in the United States for $1.3 billion.

13:44:33

IndiGo CEO: The worst is over.

13:41:23

JPMorgan Chase lowered its target price for Procter & Gamble from $165 to $157.

13:38:17

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1950.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1949.75/ounce, up 2.61% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1978.5/ounce, up 2.08% on the day.

13:37:37

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 48,995.14, down 1.04% on the day.

13:33:46

Gold prices are fluctuating at high levels, with increasing pressure to take profits. The dollar is rebounding and geopolitical risks coexist. The upcoming CPI data will ignite the market! Details>

13:32:29

Statistics Netherlands: The Netherlands' adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0% in November, unchanged from October.

13:30:45

[Institution: Malaysian Economy Expected to Remain Resilient in 2026, GDP Growth Projected at 4.5%] 1. According to a recent report by ANZ Bank, the Malaysian economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with GDP growth projected at 4.5%. This growth outlook is primarily driven by strong domestic investment activity and a robust labor market. 2. The report analyzes that demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) will help maintain high levels of the country's electrical and electronic product exports, partially offsetting weak overall external demand. On the policy front, fiscal policy will continue to focus on consolidation through targeted tax reforms and restrained spending; while monetary policy is expected to remain stable against a backdrop of balanced growth and inflation risks. 3. Furthermore, the bank's economists expect a stable interest rate environment and favorable growth prospects to continue supporting the Malaysian ringgit, with the USD/MYR exchange rate potentially reaching 4.00 by the end of 2026. Currently, the USD/MYR exchange rate is approximately 4.0910.

13:28:59

Asahi Shimbun: Japan plans to adjust its defense spending to a record high of over 9 trillion yen in fiscal year 2026.

13:25:01

[Israel Approves Gas Export Agreement to Egypt] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on the 17th that he had approved a cooperation agreement to export natural gas to Egypt. Energy Minister Eli Cohen said this is the largest natural gas export agreement in Israeli history. The agreement is worth a total of 112 billion shekels (approximately 3.23 shekels to 1 US dollar), of which 58 billion shekels will go directly into the Israeli national treasury. According to reports, under the agreement, US energy giant Chevron and Israel's New Mediterranean Energy Company, as major operators of the Leviathan gas field, will export natural gas to Egypt. (Xinhua)

13:22:57

The Constitutional Court of South Korea upheld the impeachment motion against National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ji-ho, removing him from office.

13:20:05

According to data from the Thai Rice Exporters Association, the price of 5% broken Thai white rice, which serves as the Asian benchmark, rose 0.7% to $430 per ton on December 17, 2025.

13:14:44

[Institutions: Gold is Increasingly Becoming a "Centerstone Asset"] 1. In a recent report, Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen points out that in a fragmented, fiscally strained, and geopolitically uncertain world, gold is increasingly becoming a "cornerstone asset." Its strong performance over the past two years is not only due to a favorable macroeconomic environment but also signifies a profound shift in the global financial system—investors' pursuit of "trust, diversification, and resilience" has become as important as "yields and growth." 2. However, the report also warns that gold is not without risks as it enters the new year. The most direct risks come from positioning and capital flows. Given the significant gains in gold and silver in 2025, the upcoming annual rebalancing of major commodity indices will trigger a large sell-off in the futures market to adjust weights, a technical process that could cause significant market volatility in the short term.

13:13:27

US President Trump is expected to sign an executive order at 1:30 p.m. ET (2:30 a.m. Friday Beijing time). Additionally, Trump is scheduled to sign the National Defense Authorization Act at 6:00 p.m. ET (7:00 a.m. Friday Beijing time).

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Overall Rating 88.9

Under Regulation

FxPro

Regulated by the UK FCA | NDD is executed without trader intervention | More than 20 years of history

Overall Rating 88.8

Under Regulation

FXTM

The stock owner's currency pair has a zero spread | "3000 times leverage" | Trade US stocks at zero commission

Overall Rating 88.6

Under Regulation

AvaTrade

More than 18 years | Nine levels of supervision | An established European broker

Overall Rating 88.4

Under Regulation

EBC

The EBC Million Dollar Contest | Regulated by the UK FCA | Open an FCA clearing account

Overall Rating 88.2

Under Regulation

Jufeng Bullion

More than 10 years | License of the Gold and Silver Exchange | New customers receive a bonus

Overall Rating 88.0

Real-Time Popular Commodities

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4318.04	-14.57 (-0.34%)
XAG	65.123	-0.339 (-0.52%)
CONC	55.86	-0.14 (-0.25%)
OILC	59.66	-0.05 (-0.09%)
USD	98.495	0.055 (0.06%)
EURUSD	1.1721	-0.0001 (-0.01%)
GBPUSD	1.3377	-0.0002 (-0.01%)
USDCNH	7.0363	0.0051 (0.07%)

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