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2025-12-18 Thursday

2025-12-19

13:11:00

On December 18, Mixue Ice Cream announced that its first store in the United States will open soon.

13:08:06

Germany's Rheinmetall Group plans to sell its civilian business division to focus on developing the defense industry.

13:07:06

A proposal, as seen by the Financial Times, suggests a significant relaxation of UK regulations on financial benchmark providers, effectively excluding approximately 90% of companies in the sector from the scope of the new rules.

13:06:46

[US Media: Trump's Strategy Towards Venezuela Shifts to "Gradual Pressure," Ultimately Aiming to Remove Maduro from Power] 1. According to Politico, the Trump administration's recent blockade of oil tankers off the Venezuelan coast is the latest manifestation of its "gradual pressure" strategy against Venezuelan President Maduro. This strategy aims to ultimately remove Maduro from power through sustained isolation and pressure, rather than immediate large-scale domestic action. 2. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the US believes the Maduro regime's survival depends on oil, drugs, and illegal gold smuggling, and the current US actions are simultaneously applying pressure on these three fronts. However, analysts also acknowledge that Maduro will not easily yield, and his stubbornness, coupled with the increased expectations of US action, leaves little room for compromise on either side. The report points out that "Maduro is buying time, while Trump is buying victory," leaving few options for de-escalation.

13:03:37

[First Batch of Sea-Seabed Chilean Cherries Arrives This Winter] With the recent arrival of the first batch of sea-seabed Chilean cherries for the winter of 2025, cherry prices in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, are generally trending downwards. It is understood that the first batch of sea-seabed cherries this year began arriving in the Nanjing market on December 14th, with an average daily intake of 150 tons in recent days, a significant increase compared to the air-freighted phase. Wholesale prices for 2J and 3J grade cherries have dropped by nearly 40% compared to early November. The wholesale price of a 10-jin (5 kg) pack of 3J grade cherries has fallen from the initial 1200 yuan to 400 yuan, a decrease of over 60%. (CCTV)

13:02:39

On December 17, the UK and the EU announced that they had reached an agreement for the UK to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange program from January 2027. This development is seen as a "small but symbolic" sign of improved relations between the UK and the EU after Brexit.

13:01:45

[Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes Optimization of Lot Size Framework to Enhance Market Efficiency and Participation] The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) today published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on proposed optimizations to the lot size framework for the Hong Kong securities market, aiming to improve trading, settlement, and delivery efficiency. The consultation will last 12 weeks and will end on March 12, 2026. Key proposals include: 1. Eight lot sizes will be available for issuers to choose from: 1 share, 50 shares, 100 shares, 500 shares, 1000 shares, 2000 shares, 5000 shares, and 10000 shares. If implemented, it is estimated that approximately 25% of issuers will need to adjust their lot sizes. 2. As execution costs have already decreased, the lower limit of the guideline for lot value will be halved from the current HK$2,000 to HK$1,000. For issuers using lot sizes greater than 100 shares, a new upper limit of HK$50,000 for the guideline will be added. (HKEX)

13:00:42

[Yang Xudong, Director of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Further Strengthening Capacity Control in the Photovoltaic Industry] Yang Xudong, Director of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated that 2026 will be a critical period for the governance of the photovoltaic industry. He emphasized the need to further strengthen capacity control, enhance the management of photovoltaic manufacturing projects, and promote the orderly withdrawal of outdated production capacity through market-oriented and rule-of-law means to accelerate the achievement of dynamic capacity balance. At the 2025 Photovoltaic Industry Annual Conference held that day, Yang Xudong stated that in 2026, the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will work with relevant departments to focus on several key tasks, including improving the price monitoring mechanism, paying close attention to companies with abnormal prices, strengthening product quality supervision and spot checks, and strengthening monitoring and follow-up handling of companies with substandard quality, false power labeling, and intellectual property infringement. Simultaneously, the department will strengthen innovation-driven development; further improve the standard system, accelerate the revision and implementation of mandatory national standards such as photovoltaic module quality and safety and polysilicon energy consumption limits; urge the industry to further strengthen self-discipline; and further promote deeper international cooperation. (Xinhua News Agency)

13:00:19

Dubai set its official crude oil price for March at a discount of $0.10 per barrel to the average price in Oman.

13:00:12

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3877.22 points, up 0.18%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4554.65 points, down 0.55%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13113.94 points, down 0.84%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3118.94 points, down 1.79%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 13997.38 points, up 0.09%.

12:51:41

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,100.00 mark, currently trading at 49,101.24, down 0.83% on the day.

12:38:21

A summary chart of futures company viewpoints: Non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, tin, etc.) on December 18th Details>

12:37:30

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1950.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1949.70/ounce, up 2.61% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1979.1/ounce, up 2.12% on the day.

12:32:09

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 49,007.07, down 1.02% on the day.

11:54:25

According to documents obtained by Bloomberg, the EU hopes to use a potential loan to Ukraine based on frozen Russian assets to revive its own defense industry, while setting restrictions that Kyiv's main arms purchases must be for European use only.

11:53:02

On December 18, BYD Auto announced that its 15 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line, which was also the 15,000th Denza N8L.

11:47:12

[Settlement Fund Disbursement Speeds Up by Over 90%, Hospitals Save Over One Million Yuan in Financial Costs Annually] Since the Suzhou Medical Insurance Bureau in Anhui Province deepened the reform of real-time settlement of medical insurance funds, it has implemented a dual-drive model of "prepayment + real-time," significantly improving the operational efficiency of medical insurance funds and enhancing the synergy between medical insurance and medical institutions. On January 8, 2025, the first batch of pilot institutions successfully disbursed their first real-time settlement medical insurance funds. As of the end of November, a total of 3.697 billion yuan had been disbursed to medical institutions, injecting substantial "financial vitality" into the high-quality development of designated medical institutions. (National Healthcare Security Administration)

11:45:47

Bank of Thailand Governor: Fiscal and monetary policies will be implemented in tandem.

11:44:15

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 48,800.00 mark, currently trading at 48,794.93, down 1.45% on the day.

11:43:55

[China Meteorological Administration: A Self-Reliant and Internationally Advanced Earth System Forecasting System to be Established by 2035] The China Meteorological Administration held a press conference this morning, releasing the "Earth System Forecasting Development Strategy (2025-2035)". The strategy aims to establish a self-reliant and internationally advanced Earth system forecasting system by 2035. This goal will be steadily advanced in two phases. In the next five years, the focus will be on achieving operationalization of the new generation of forecasting models and establishing a unified basic framework for meteorological artificial intelligence models. Deep integration of various technologies will be promoted, and the first-generation Earth system digital service platform will be released. Between 2030 and 2035, a unified framework Earth system forecasting system will be fully established, significantly improving the simulation and prediction capabilities for multi-scale and multi-sphere interactions of the Earth system. (CCTV News)

11:39:34

Data released by Meituan Travel shows that bookings for travel during the New Year's Day holiday increased nearly fivefold compared to the same period last year. The most popular train routes during the holiday were mostly within a 4-hour high-speed rail radius. For air travel, Guangzhou was the most popular destination for New Year's Eve bookings nationwide. Those born after 1995 were the dominant travel group during the New Year's Day holiday.

11:38:27

According to Yonhap News Agency, as the Korean won weakens against the US dollar, South Korean brokerages have decided to halt new overseas investment marketing campaigns in order to protect retail investors.

11:37:58

[A-Share Midday Review: Shanghai Composite Index Up 0.16%, Total Turnover 1.0592 Trillion Yuan] As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.16%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.85%, the ChiNext Index fell 1.81%, and the Beijing 50 Index rose 0.64%. Total turnover reached 1.0592 trillion yuan, an increase of 19 billion yuan compared to the previous day. In terms of sectors, medical commerce and commercial aerospace 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 other stocks including Luyan Pharmaceutical and Chongqing Pharmaceutical Holdings also hitting the daily limit. The commercial aerospace sector performed strongly, with Tianyin Electromechanical hitting the 20% daily limit, and several other stocks including Aerospace Huanyu and Platinum Technology rising over 10%, while several other stocks including Shunhao Shares and Shenjian Shares also hit the daily limit.

11:35:44

US CPI Outlook: The first inflation report since the government reopened may determine the Fed's interest rate cut process in 2026. Details>

11:35:20

Bank of Thailand Governor: Proposes Finance Ministry to regulate gold trading; gold trading affects Thai baht.

11:31:13

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 3876.40 points, up 0.16%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4554.12 points, down 0.56%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13111.78 points, down 0.85%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3118.30 points, down 1.81%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 13995.00 points, up 0.07%.

11:31:05

South Korea raised the upper limit, giving banks more room to borrow dollars through derivatives.

11:30:12

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1960.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1959.65/ounce, up 3.13% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1982.1/ounce, up 2.27% on the day.

11:30:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 48,900.00 mark, currently trading at 48,889.32, down 1.26% on the day.

11:30:12

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 48,889.32 points at midday, down 1.26%.

11:28:23

South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced a relaxation of capital controls on foreign bank subsidiaries, raising the cap on forward foreign exchange positions for Standard Chartered Bank's and Citibank's South Korean branches from the current 75% to 200%.

11:23:01

The Governor of the Bank of Thailand said that loan guarantee measures will be launched next week.

11:22:53

Chow Tai Fook's official Tmall flagship store issued a notice stating that due to market factors, some products will soon be subject to price increases. Including the price increases in March and October of this year, this will be the third time Chow Tai Fook has raised prices on its gold products in 2025. It is understood that the actual price increase for some of Chow Tai Fook's best-selling gold products exceeds 30%, such as the 27-gram "Five Emperors Coins Bracelet," which will increase by 31.6% from 38,600 yuan to 50,800 yuan.

11:22:23

[CCID Report: Integrated Circuits, New Energy, and Low-Altitude Economy Industries to Develop Rapidly in 2026] 1. A recent report, "CCID Outlook 2026," released by the CCID Research Institute, predicts that my country's industrial production will maintain stable growth in 2026. The report points out that the "15th Five-Year Plan" period holds a crucial position in the process of basically realizing socialist modernization, and various reform measures and counter-cyclical adjustment policies will accelerate, helping to gain strategic initiative in fierce international competition. 2. The report analyzes that the rapid breakthroughs and applications of new technologies, represented by artificial intelligence, will accelerate the transformation of industries towards high-end, intelligent, and green development. Among them, the electronic information industry, including integrated circuits and wearable smart devices, will continue to develop rapidly, while the new energy and new energy vehicle industries will experience strong growth. At the same time, emerging fields such as low-altitude industries and commercial aerospace will accelerate development, and the construction of intelligent robots and humanoid robots will also speed up, jointly cultivating and strengthening new drivers of economic growth.

11:17:12

Bank of Thailand Governor: There is currently no deflation.

11:12:30

[Singapore's External Demand Expected to Remain Stable in 2026.] 1. In its latest report, RHB Bank predicts that Singapore's external demand will remain stable in 2026, benefiting from global industrial output growth and favorable economic conditions. 2. The report analyzes that Singapore's manufacturing sector will continue to benefit from strong global demand for AI-related chips, servers, and technology products, as well as the spillover effects of the global electronics upswing and strong regional demand. The electronics industry and transportation engineering sector will be key highlights, expected to continue to be supported by global trade activity and the recovery in electronics demand. 3. Based on the above assessments, RHB projects Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) to grow by 3.0% in 2026.

11:11:39

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 $1990.3/ounce, up 2.69% on the day.

11:10:47

A slight rebound in the US dollar provided support for USD/CAD, while the Canadian dollar was weighed down by oil prices and geopolitical risks. Details>

11:10:40

[National Development and Reform Commission: Improve the Long-Term Mechanism for Private Enterprises' Participation in Major Project Construction to Stimulate Private Investment] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a report entitled "Focusing on Expanding Effective Investment," which points out the need to optimize the structure of government investment, make good use of various types of government investment, and strengthen the whole-process management of government investment; improve the long-term mechanism for private enterprises' participation in major project construction, and stimulate private investment. Government investment is a powerful policy tool for implementing national strategic tasks and responding to cyclical economic fluctuations, and its guiding and driving role should continue to be fully utilized. Private investment is an important driving force for stabilizing investment growth and promoting economic development, but it currently faces prominent problems such as insufficient confidence, slowing growth, and declining share. It is imperative to focus on both government and private investment, both promoting the quality and efficiency of government investment to support the construction of basic, public welfare, and long-term major projects, and promoting the development of private investment with greater力度 and more concrete measures, striving to increase the proportion of private investment and enhance investment vitality and growth potential. (NDRC)

11:10:14

[National Development and Reform Commission: We Must Adhere to the Close Integration of Investment in Things and Investment in People, and Focus on Optimizing the Investment Structure] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a document entitled "Focusing on Expanding Effective Investment," which points out the need to improve investment efficiency, optimize the layout of infrastructure and public service facilities, and strengthen investment in human resource development and the comprehensive development of people. It emphasizes the need to adhere to the close integration of investment in things and investment in people, focus on optimizing the investment structure, and generate more high-quality supply; innovate investment management and regulation methods, guide and promote various investment entities to improve the quality of preliminary project work, improve project construction and operation management, and continuously improve the comprehensive economic, social, ecological, and safety benefits of investment. (NDRC)

11:08:33

[National Development and Reform Commission: Focusing on Developing New Productive Forces Based on Local Conditions and Proactively Planning Future Industrial Projects] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a report entitled "Striving to Expand Effective Investment," which points out that efforts should be made to stabilize the investment base in traditional sectors, actively cultivate new drivers of investment growth, and strive to maintain steady investment growth. The report focuses on developing new productive forces based on local conditions, promoting technological transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, expanding effective investment in emerging industries, and proactively planning future industrial projects. It also focuses on promoting the high-quality and efficient development of the service industry, expanding investment in productive service industries such as science and technology, software, information, and logistics, and strengthening investment in consumer service industries that meet the needs of human resource development and the comprehensive development of people. Furthermore, it focuses on building a modern infrastructure system, appropriately advancing the construction of new infrastructure, optimizing the traditional infrastructure network, improving urban infrastructure, and promoting rural infrastructure construction in a categorized and orderly manner. Finally, it focuses on accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, expanding investment in areas such as ecological protection, environmental governance, and energy conservation and carbon reduction. (NDRC)

11:08:10

Bank of Thailand Governor: We are prepared to cut interest rates further, but monetary policy space is limited. The economy faces multiple problems, and there is a need to boost lending and investment.

11:07:36

China's uncombed cotton imports in November - agricultural and sideline products

Previous : 9 Forecast : -

Published Value 12

11:07:34

China's corn imports in November - Agricultural and sideline products

Previous : 36 Forecast : -

Published Value 56

11:07:32

China's wheat imports in November - agricultural and sideline products

Previous : 16 Forecast : -

Published Value 25

11:07:30

China's sugar imports in November - agricultural and sideline products

Previous : 75 Forecast : -

Published Value 44

11:07:29

China's liquefied natural gas imports in November - Energy

Previous : 576 Forecast : -

Published Value 694

11:07:28

China's pipeline natural gas imports in November - Energy

Previous : 401 Forecast : -

Published Value 501

11:07:28

China's diesel exports in November - Energy

Previous : 74 Forecast : -

Published Value 42

11:04:42

[ECB Meeting Preview: Interest Rates Expected to Remain Unchanged, Eurozone Growth Remains Robust] 1. With interest rates expected to remain unchanged and the outlook improving, the market perceives minimal short-term policy risks, further reinforcing the euro's range-bound trading pattern. 2. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting on Thursday, reinforcing the view that the easing phase has ended as the Eurozone economy demonstrates greater resilience and inflation remains anchored near the target. The policy statement will be released at 21:15 Beijing time, followed by a press conference by ECB President Christine Lagarde half an hour later (21:45 Beijing time). 3. Recent economic data exceeding the ECB's own forecasts have eased concerns that global trade disruptions will significantly weaken growth. Exporters' resilience to US tariff pressures has exceeded expectations, while stronger domestic demand in Germany has helped offset continued weakness in manufacturing activity across the Eurozone. These dynamics have collectively enabled the Eurozone economy to expand at a pace close to its potential growth rate. 4. Inflation trends support the rationale for maintaining policy stability. Overall inflation has been hovering near the ECB's 2% target, primarily driven by robust increases in service sector prices, while underlying price pressures appear to be under control. With medium-term inflation expected to remain near the target, policymakers are seen as having no urgency to adjust interest rates in either direction. 5. Against this backdrop, the ECB is likely to slightly raise its growth and inflation forecasts, effectively ending the year-long rate-cutting cycle that has halved the policy rate from its peak. While there has been some speculation about potential future rate hikes, such discussions are widely considered premature given the persistent spare capacity in manufacturing and the only early signs of industrial recovery. 6. ECB President Christine Lagarde is not expected to provide guidance on the direction of the next policy action, instead emphasizing data dependence and the need to assess the evolving situation. Market consensus suggests that interest rates will remain unchanged at least until 2026 and 2027, reinforcing the view that the ECB is satisfied with its current stance.

11:04:25

[National Development and Reform Commission: Expanding Effective Investment in Emerging Industries and Proactively Planning Future Industrial Projects] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a document entitled "Focusing on Expanding Effective Investment," which points out the need to optimize the investment structure and expand investment space. It emphasizes stabilizing investment in traditional sectors, actively cultivating new drivers of investment growth, and striving to maintain steady investment growth. The document focuses on developing new types of productive forces tailored to local conditions, promoting technological transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, expanding effective investment in emerging industries, and proactively planning future industrial projects. It also focuses on promoting the high-quality and efficient development of the service industry, expanding investment in productive service industries such as science and technology, software, information, and logistics, and strengthening investment in consumer service industries that meet the needs of human resource development and the comprehensive development of people. Furthermore, it focuses on building a modern infrastructure system, appropriately advancing the construction of new infrastructure, optimizing the traditional infrastructure network, improving urban infrastructure, and promoting rural infrastructure construction in a categorized and orderly manner. Finally, it focuses on accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, expanding investment in areas such as ecological protection, environmental governance, and energy conservation and carbon reduction.

11:04:00

[National Development and Reform Commission: Maintain Reasonable Government Investment Levels and Optimize Government Investment Structure] The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a document entitled "Focusing on Expanding Effective Investment," emphasizing the need to effectively manage and utilize government investment. This includes maintaining reasonable levels of government investment, optimizing the structure of government investment, and strengthening the full life-cycle management of government investment. The document further clarifies the direction and priorities of central and local government investment, and increases the proportion of government investment in livelihood-related projects. It stresses strengthening the "two key" nature (high-level and low-level projects), adhering to a top-down approach, and emphasizing both tangible and intangible aspects to promote high-quality development of these projects. The document also emphasizes managing and utilizing central government budgetary investment effectively, further improving project quality and the efficiency of investment plan execution. It studies adjusting the pilot scope of "self-review and self-issue" of local government special bond projects, and further optimizing the management mechanism for special bond projects and funds. It calls for coordinating the use of various types of government investment, exploring the compilation of comprehensive government investment plans in areas with a good foundation, and better coordinating government investment needs and capabilities. Finally, it emphasizes strengthening the whole-process supervision and management of government investment projects, accelerating project construction and fund utilization, and preventing funds from becoming idle, misappropriated, or diverted.

11:03:39

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of December 18, 2025. The rate decreased over two periods, increased over four periods, and remained unchanged over two periods. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.273%, down 0.2 basis points. The largest change was in the 2-week SHIBOR rate, which increased by 11.1 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.426%, down 0.2 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.582%, up 11.1 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.55%, up 0.9 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.603%, up 0.2 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.633%, up 0.1 basis points; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.643%, unchanged. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.653%, unchanged.

11:00:50

BYD Auto announced that the cumulative sales of its BYD Dolphin model have exceeded 1 million units.

11:00:38

[Guatemala Denies Having Foreign Military Bases in the Country] On the 17th local time, Guatemalan President Arevalo stated that the country has no foreign military bases and no plans to establish any. He does not believe that the new US national security strategy is a justification for the deployment of foreign troops in the country. Arevalo said that bilateral relations with the United States must be based on shared democratic principles, and it must be clear that all countries founded on democratic principles need to work within a shared vision. (CCTV News)

10:59:15

Bank of Thailand Governor: Economy May Improve in Fourth Quarter

10:58:51

[Avoiding a 2026 Premium Surge! US Congress Engages in Heated Battle Over Medicaid Renewal] With the expiration of Obamacare's increased premium subsidies, healthcare has become a major focus on Capitol Hill. Democrats are demanding the extension of this aid to avoid a significant premium increase in 2026, but Republicans are divided on how to address the issue. The House of Representatives passed a Republican healthcare bill on Wednesday that does not extend the increased subsidies, while four centrist Republicans joined the Democrats' efforts to extend the subsidies for three years. The Democratic bill is expected to be voted on in early January.

10:56:33

In his morning address, Trump claimed he had secured a record $18 trillion in investment for the United States. However, the White House website states the figure as "$9.6 trillion." A detailed investigation by CNN last October found that the White House had compiled trillions of dollars in vague investment commitments related to "bilateral trade" or "economic exchange," rather than investment in the United States.

10:55:46

A chart summarizing the "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on December 18, 2025. Details>

10:51:36

According to a recent announcement from the Yantai Municipal People's Government Information Office, a new giant seabed gold mine, the only one of its kind in China and the largest in Asia, has been discovered in the northern waters of Sanshan Island in Laizhou City. The city's total proven gold reserves exceed 3,900 tons, accounting for approximately 26% of the national total, making it the top city in China in both gold reserves and production.

10:49:59

[Domestically Bred Varieties Account for Over 95%, Ensuring Agricultural Seed Safety and Managing Risks in my country] According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, my country has been deeply promoting the seed industry revitalization action this year. Currently, the phased goals of "achieving results in five years" are nearing completion, with a number of significant landmark achievements. This year, the overall situation of ensuring agricultural seed safety and managing risks in my country has become more solid. Domestically bred crop varieties account for over 95% of the market, and the market share of domestically produced seed sources for livestock, aquatic products, and vegetables exceeds 80%, 85%, and 91%, respectively. (CCTV News)

10:47:36

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Wednesday that Venezuela will continue its oil trade despite US President Donald Trump's order to block oil tankers entering and leaving the country.

10:47:22

Sources revealed that Qatar lowered its February delivery price for Saheen crude oil to 53 cents per barrel above Dubai's offer.

10:44:11

Seedance 1.5pro, the Doubao video generation model, has been officially released.

10:43:50

Sources say Qatar has lowered its February Al-Shaheen crude oil price to a premium of 53 cents per barrel over Dubai quotes.

10:43:24

[National Energy Administration: my country's Wind and Solar Power Installations Will Continue to Maintain High Growth Rate on a High Base] Gui Xiaoyang, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration, stated at the 2025 Photovoltaic Industry Annual Conference on December 18th that my country's wind and solar power installations will need to increase by approximately 200 million kilowatts annually over the next ten years, maintaining a high growth rate on the existing high base. The future of photovoltaics will not only focus on the amount of electricity generated, but also on when, where, and at what value it generates electricity. It will need to improve its own regulation capabilities, optimize its output curve through multi-energy complementarity, photovoltaic-storage-photothermal integration, and intelligent control, better match market time-of-use price signals, and strive to expand the proportion of photovoltaic power generation during high-price periods.

10:42:55

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13100.00 mark and is currently trading at 13099.81, down 0.94% on the day.

10:42:19

The Korea Economic Daily, citing an anonymous source from the presidential office, reported that Kim Yong-beom, the chief of staff for policy at the South Korean presidential office, will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday with seven major companies to discuss foreign exchange issues. These companies include Samsung Electronics, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG, Lotte, Hanwha, and Hyundai Group. It is expected that the presidential office will discuss measures with exporters to encourage companies to convert their US dollar holdings into Korean won.

10:34:30

[Philippine Peso May Weaken in the Second Half of 2026] 1. Analysts at Maybank Securities predict that the Philippine peso may weaken in the second half of 2026. Key reasons include the expected resurgence of the US dollar and the continued drag from domestic headwinds. 2. Domestically, the flood control funding corruption scandal is having multiple negative impacts: it is not only suppressing government spending and economic growth but also dampening foreign investor sentiment, thus putting pressure on portfolio flows and local assets. 3. Analysts point out that this drag on growth also increases the likelihood of further monetary easing by the Central Bank of the Philippines. The bank's economists expect the Central Bank of the Philippines to cut interest rates by an additional 50 basis points by the end of 2026, which would weaken the Philippine peso's interest rate advantage and reduce its arbitrage appeal to foreign investors.

10:31:38

Rising expectations of a Bank of England rate cut are weighing on the pound, but a weaker dollar is limiting the downside for the pound against the dollar. Details>

10:31:28

[Export-Export Bank of China's Loans to Hainan Exceed RMB 95 Billion During the 14th Five-Year Plan Period] The Export-Import Bank of China announced that, in line with Hainan's strategic positioning as a "three-zone, one-center" region, it has increased financial support for key areas and projects, contributing to the solid advancement of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the bank's loans to Hainan exceeded RMB 95 billion. Specifically, the bank focused on the construction of key industrial parks, supporting the expansion and development of parks such as Haikou Fuxing City, driving the development of Hainan Free Trade Port's characteristic leading industries such as high-tech industries, modern service industries, and tropical characteristic high-efficiency agriculture. The outstanding balance of related loans exceeded RMB 22 billion. The bank also emphasized business innovation, issuing the first offshore RMB bond issued by a policy bank for the Hainan Free Trade Port, and for the first time achieving the collection of raised funds through a free trade account (FT account) opened in the Hainan Free Trade Port by an overseas bond issuance agent bank. (Xinhua News Agency)

10:31:14

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 49,006.89 points, down 1.02%.

10:30:03

According to a Quinnipiac poll released this week, 54% of registered voters disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, while 44% approve.

10:29:08

Bank of England Decision Preview: Sharp Drop in Inflation and Economic Contraction Provide Strong Justification for Interest Rate Cut! Details>

10:27:18

US President Trump did not mention Venezuela even once during his entire State of the Union address.

10:23:07

US President Trump concludes State of the Union address

10:22:55

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (December 18, 2025): The 3128B cotton price index was 15,139 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), down 5 yuan/ton, or 0.03%. The 2227B cotton price index was 13,301 yuan/ton, down 3 yuan/ton, or 0.02%, and the 2129B cotton price index was 15,384 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton, or 0.03%. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

10:20:13

Brent crude oil futures fell 1.02% to $59.97 a barrel on the day.

10:19:49

US President Trump: Our borders are secure, and we are ready for economic prosperity.

10:19:40

US President Trump: I have secured a record $18 trillion in investment for the United States—which means jobs, rising wages, economic growth, factories starting up, and stronger national security.

10:18:10

US President Trump: I will announce a housing reform plan at the beginning of the new year.

10:17:37

A rebounding dollar and profit-taking pressured gold prices, causing them to retreat from their highs, but the medium- to long-term bullish trend remains unchanged. Details>

10:17:27

US President Trump: Next Federal Reserve Chairman to be Announced Soon

10:17:02

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 49,000.27, down 1.03% on the day.

10:13:03

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary: (When asked about the delay in the sale of Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas) The government will continue to ensure the stability of liquefied natural gas procurement.

10:12:30

US President Trump: We accepted the worst border in the world, but we quickly turned it into the strongest border in our country's history. In other words, in just a few months, we went from worst to best.

10:12:28

Economists on the Bank of England's "Shadow Committee" engage in heated debate: Why is a 25 basis point rate cut still the "most likely option"? Details>

10:12:03

US President Trump: Announces over 1 million military personnel will receive special bonuses before Christmas.

10:09:42

Polls show Trump's average job approval rating is 39% due to widespread economic dissatisfaction.

10:09:23

Alibaba announced that the Qianwen app will begin integrating with Gaode Maps today.

10:07:59

US President Trump: We have the most powerful military in the world.

10:07:25

[National Bureau of Statistics Releases November Unemployment Rate Data by Age Group] In November, the unemployment rate for the urban workforce aged 16-24 (excluding students) was 16.9%; the unemployment rate for the urban workforce aged 25-29 (excluding students) was 7.2%; and the unemployment rate for the urban workforce aged 30-59 (excluding students) was 3.8%. (National Bureau of Statistics)

10:07:08

US President Trump: Washington, D.C. has reached an unprecedented level of security.

10:06:51

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1960.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1960.15/ounce, up 3.16% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1979.7/ounce, up 2.15% on the day.

10:05:27

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary: We are closely monitoring market dynamics, including long-term interest rates.

10:04:19

US President Trump: I inherited a mess 11 months ago, and in the past 11 months, we have brought more positive changes to Washington than any other administration in history.

09:59:05

According to The Information on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has held preliminary talks with some investors regarding financing. The company is valued at approximately $750 billion, and OpenAI's financing amount could reach as high as $100 billion.

09:57:49

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13200.00 mark and is currently trading at 13201.40, down 0.17% on the day.

09:55:45

[Institutional Analysis: Indonesian Central Bank's Policy Rate May Be "Frozen" Until the End of 2026] 1. CIMB economists predict that the Indonesian central bank may maintain its current policy rate of 4.75% until the end of 2026. This move aims to prioritize maintaining the stability of the Indonesian rupiah exchange rate and assess the transmission effect of existing policies on the economy. 2. Analysis indicates that the window for interest rate cuts in the first quarter of 2026 is narrowing, mainly due to the base effect of electricity price discounts and the impact of policy-driven economic growth, which may put slight upward pressure on the overall inflation rate. At the same time, the transmission of the policy rate to market lending rates is limited, and loan growth remains weak. These factors reinforce the central bank's stance of maintaining the current interest rate until the synergy between monetary and fiscal policies improves.

09:53:29

[my country's First National Standard for Virtual Digital Humans Officially Released] my country's first national standard for virtual digital humans, "General Technical Requirements for Customer Service-Oriented Virtual Digital Humans," was officially released recently. This standard fills a gap in industry technical specifications, providing unified technical requirements and evaluation standards for the research, development, production, and application of customer service-oriented virtual digital humans. (CCTV News)

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