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2025-12-18 Thursday

2025-12-20

09:50:45

Has the inflation "tsunami" that global markets were waiting for failed to materialize? Did Trump's tariffs amount to little more than a lot of noise? Details>

09:49:14

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: Oscillating upward, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: Gold prices fell slightly after hitting a seven-week high, mainly due to the rebound of the US dollar index after a sharp drop. However, in the medium term, gold is still in the bullish range. On the fundamental side, the latest US employment data has further strengthened the market's expectations for future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. At the same time, geopolitical risks have risen again, supporting gold prices. The current adjustment is more of a technical demand than a change in fundamentals. In the short term, we should continue to pay attention to US economic data and wait for directional guidance. On the technical side, we should wait for the support of the moving average to be confirmed. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yield, US dollar index, geopolitical situation, US economic data (3) Resistance: 4350, 4380, 4400 (4) Support: 4300, 4280, 4260;

09:49:09

[US Southern Command: Ordered to Strike Drug Trafficking Ship in Eastern Pacific] On the 17th local time, the US Southern Command posted on social media that it had launched an operation against a ship "identified as a terrorist organization" in international waters of the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of four people. The US Southern Command stated that on that day, under the direction of the US Secretary of Defense, the "Southern Spear" joint task force carried out a lethal strike against a ship in international waters identified as a terrorist organization. US intelligence confirmed that the ship was sailing along "a known drug trafficking route and engaging in drug smuggling activities" in the Eastern Pacific. Four male "drug terrorists" were killed in the operation.

09:49:05

【US Crude Oil Short-Term Trading Recommendation: Oscillating Downward, Sell on Rallies】 (1) Reasons for Analysis: Geopolitical tensions have escalated again, and the United States has released a tougher policy signal towards Russia and Venezuela, supporting the rebound of oil prices after a sharp drop. However, given the continued loose global crude oil supply and limited demand growth, the probability of a price reversal is not high. Technically, the probability of a correction after a sharp drop is higher. In the short term, we should mainly wait for the stress test and continue to pay attention to whether changes in the geopolitical situation will increase the short-term volatility of oil prices. (2) Key Focus: Geopolitical situation, trade sentiment, inventory data (3) Resistance: 56.80, 57.20, 57.50 (4) Support: 56.20, 56.00, 55.50

09:47:49

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1950.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1950.87/ounce, up 2.67% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1970.8/ounce, up 1.69% on the day.

09:46:57

Fitch maintains its rating on the Timaru Regional Council of New Zealand at AA- with a stable outlook.

09:43:03

[Landslide in Southeast Senegal Kills 6 Gold Miners] A landslide occurred in Saraya Province, Kaidougou Region, southeastern Senegal, early on the 17th local time, killing six people. According to Baba Camara, head of the Saraya health district in Kaidougou Region, the landslide occurred at a site belonging to a Senegalese gold mining company. The six deceased were all men in their 20s who had entered the mining area without permission. Two others were seriously injured and have been hospitalized. Security authorities in Kaidougou Region have been conducting clean-up operations on illegal gold mining sites in recent years, as the area is frequently frequented by Senegalese and other West African nationals engaged in unlicensed gold mining activities. (CCTV)

09:42:39

[National Influenza Virus Detection Positive Rate Declines] According to Xinhua News Agency, the latest monitoring data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that in the 50th week of 2025 (December 8-14, 2025), the influenza virus detection positive rate in northern provinces continued the downward trend of the previous week; the influenza virus detection positive rate also declined in some southern provinces. "This suggests that the overall influenza activity nationwide has reached what is commonly referred to as the 'turning point,' but it does not mean that the peak influenza season is over, and the peak time will vary from province to province," said Wang Dayan, a researcher at the Institute of Viral Diseases, Chinese CDC.

09:42:18

[MIIT Electronic Information Department: 2026 to Further Strengthen Capacity Control and Improve Price Monitoring Mechanism for the Photovoltaic Industry] At today's 2025 Photovoltaic Industry Annual Conference, Yang Xudong, Director of the Electronic Information Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), stated in his address that 2026 will be a critical period for the governance of the photovoltaic industry. The MIIT Electronic Information Department will focus on several key tasks, including further strengthening capacity control, deepening the construction of a unified national market, strengthening the management of photovoltaic manufacturing projects, and using market-oriented and rule-of-law methods to promote the orderly withdrawal of outdated production capacity and accelerate the achievement of dynamic capacity balance. It will also improve the price monitoring mechanism, thoroughly implement the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, strictly crack down on price violations, false marketing, and other illegal and irregular activities, curb disorderly low-price competition, focus on companies with abnormal pricing, and strengthen product quality supervision and spot checks. For companies with substandard quality, falsely labeled power output, or intellectual property infringement, we will strengthen monitoring and follow-up actions. Simultaneously, we will strengthen innovation-driven development, improve the standard system, and urge the industry to further strengthen self-discipline.

09:40:44

The A-share commercial aerospace concept stocks remained active, with Sheng Yang Technology hitting its second consecutive daily limit, while Wanlong Optoelectronics, Shunhao Shares, and Aopu Optoelectronics also reached their daily limits. Tianyin Electromechanical, Tianjian Technology, and Tianli Composite followed suit.

09:37:40

A-share lithography machine concept stocks rose in early trading, with Kaimite Gas hitting the daily limit, and Xinlai Materials, Lanying Equipment, and Wavelength Optoelectronics all rising by more than 7%. Zhongrun Optics and Suzhou Vigor also followed suit.

09:36:48

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1940.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1940.02/ounce, up 2.10% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1963.3/ounce, up 1.30% on the day.

09:36:02

A summary of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and its changes: According to FX678, as of December 18, 2025, most CNY HIBOR rates across various periods declined (as shown in the table, rates decreased in 6 periods). The largest change was in the overnight CNY HIBOR rate: a decrease of 20 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.22%, down 20 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.44%, down 12 basis points; the 2-week rate was 1.58%, up 1 basis point; the 1-month rate was 1.77%, down 2 basis points; the 2-month rate was 1.80%, unchanged; the 3-month rate was 1.80%, unchanged; the 6-month rate was 1.80%, down 2 basis points; the 9-month rate was 1.85%, down 2 basis points; and the 1-year onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.91%, down 1 basis point. BP = basis points

09:34:28

[Orders from Belt and Road Initiative Countries Show Significant Growth as They Explore Emerging Markets] Faced with a complex and volatile international trade environment this year, foreign trade enterprises have actively participated in global industrial division of labor and cooperation, continuously exploring emerging markets and building a diversified market structure. In the first 11 months of this year, my country's imports and exports to Belt and Road Initiative countries exceeded 21 trillion yuan, accounting for more than half of the country's total foreign trade. From an export perspective, in the first 11 months, my country's cumulative export growth to Belt and Road Initiative countries reached 11.3%, significantly higher than the overall export growth rate during the same period, becoming a key driver of my country's export growth. Among them, exports of high-end manufactured products such as chips and new energy vehicles have grown rapidly. (CCTV News)

09:34:08

[PBOC: Issuance of Tenth Tranche of Central Bank Bills with a 6-Month (182-Day) Maturity and a Issuance Amount of RMB 40 Billion] The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced that, to enrich high-credit-rating RMB financial products in Hong Kong and improve the RMB yield curve in Hong Kong, it will issue the tenth tranche of central bank bills for 2025 on Monday, December 22, 2025, through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) bond bidding platform. The tenth tranche of central bank bills has a maturity of 6 months (182 days), is a fixed-rate interest-bearing bond, and will be repaid with principal and interest at maturity. The issuance amount is RMB 40 billion, the interest accrual date is December 24, 2025, and the maturity date is June 24, 2026, with the maturity date postponed if it falls on a holiday. The face value of the tenth tranche of central bank bills is RMB 100, and it will be issued using a Dutch auction method, with the interest rate as the bidding target. (People's Bank of China)

09:32:37

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15100.00 mark, currently trading at 15099.00, down 0.44% on the day.

09:32:27

Spot silver fell 1.00% on the day, closing at $65.53 per ounce; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $65.75 per ounce, down 1.71% on the day.

09:30:13

The U.S. military says it attacked a ship in the eastern Pacific, killing four people.

09:27:44

[South Korean Foreign Exchange Market Volatility Raises Concerns; Authorities Say They Will Take Swift Measures] 1. South Korea's Ministry of Finance stated that the current heightened volatility in the foreign exchange market is worrying and emphasized that it will take swift countermeasures if necessary. On Thursday, Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol met with senior officials from the Bank of Korea, the Financial Services Commission, and the Financial Supervisory Service to jointly assess the market situation. 2. Although the market initially judges that the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision announced on December 19 will have a limited impact on the financial markets, South Korean authorities pointed out that it is still necessary to closely monitor the developments in the domestic financial and foreign exchange markets, especially the potential impact of a possible divergence in monetary policies between the United States and Japan. South Korean agencies will continue to maintain 24-hour monitoring, closely watching changes in domestic and international financial and foreign exchange markets.

09:25:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/oz mark, last trading at $1919.95/oz, up 1.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1954.9/oz, up 0.87% on the day.

09:25:16

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3857.26 points, down 0.34%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4553.98 points, down 0.57%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13112.61 points, down 0.85%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3138.66 points, down 1.17%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 13898.94 points, down 0.62%.

09:24:15

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1930.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $1928.55/ounce, up 1.49% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1961.3/ounce, up 1.20% on the day.

09:23:58

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.

09:23:45

[Hainan Free Trade Port Officially Launches Island-wide Customs Closure] Starting December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch island-wide customs closure. This will simultaneously implement a series of customs closure policies and supporting documents, including the import tax catalog, goods circulation tax policies, prohibited and restricted lists, duty-free policies for processing and value-added domestic sales, and customs supervision regulations. The customs closure marks the beginning of a new stage in the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Following the closure, the scope of opening up will be continuously expanded, the policy and institutional system will be continuously improved, and efforts will be made to build it into an important gateway leading my country's opening up to the outside world in the new era. (Xinhua News Agency)

09:23:24

Japan issues 4.3 trillion yen in short-term government bonds

09:23:16

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted 88.3 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations today, with both the bid and winning bids totaling 88.3 billion yuan. The interest rate was 1.40%.

09:18:44

Honda Motor Co. announced on the 17th that due to a semiconductor supply shortage, its factories in Japan and China plan to suspend or reduce vehicle production from late December to early January. While its North American factories, which were also previously affected, have resumed operations, their production systems remain vulnerable.

09:15:48

On December 18, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): The Swiss Franc was quoted at 8.8612 against the RMB, up 6.00 points; the US Dollar was quoted at 7.0583 against the RMB, up 10.00 points; the Euro was quoted at 8.2759 against the RMB, down 44.00 points; 100 Japanese Yen was quoted at 4.5299 against the RMB, down 217.00 points; the Hong Kong Dollar was quoted at 0.9074 against the RMB, up 1.70 points; the British Pound was quoted at 9.4251 against the RMB, down 330.00 points; the Australian Dollar was quoted at 4.6525 against the RMB, down 175.00 points; the New Zealand Dollar was quoted at 4.0645 against the RMB, down 64.00 points; and the Singapore Dollar was quoted at 5.4597 against the RMB, down 83.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 5.1126 against the Chinese yuan, down 88.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5800 against the Malaysian ringgit, up 10.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 11.4148 against the Russian ruble, up 1819.00 points.

09:15:47

On December 18th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB/South African Rand: 2.3789, up 22.00 points; RMB/Korean Won: 209.4200, up 19.00 points; RMB/UAE Dirham: 0.5212, down 2.10 points; RMB/Saudi Riyal: 0.5323, down 1.40 points; RMB/Hungarian Forint: 46.9909, up 4417.99 points; RMB/Polish Złoty: 0.5090, up 1.30 points; RMB/Danish Krone: 0.9030, up 4.00 points; RMB/Swedish Krone: 1.3199, down 2.00 points; RMB/Norwegian Krone: 1.4480, up 20.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.0632 against the Turkish lira, up 3.70 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5546 against the Mexican peso, up 54.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.4686 against the Thai baht, up 41.00 points.

09:15:30

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan was quoted at 7.0583 today, an increase of 10.00 basis points from 7.0573 in the previous trading day; the onshore yuan closed at 7.0450 yesterday, and the offshore yuan closed at 7.0393 yesterday.

09:15:24

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1940.00/oz mark, currently trading at $1939.79/oz, up 2.08% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1969.3/oz, up 1.61% on the day.

09:15:06

Crude oil trading alert: Increased US pressure on energy prices triggered a short-term rebound, but oil prices remain under pressure due to oversupply. Details>

09:14:27

OpenAI Chairman Brett Taylor stated that the company's development is limited by its access to computing resources.

09:14:17

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Democratic motion by a vote of 216 to 210 that would have limited U.S. military operations in the Caribbean.

09:13:24

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 48,900.00 mark, currently trading at 48,899.64, down 1.24% on the day.

09:12:26

Is the era of interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank coming to an end? Experts reveal that a medium-term rate hike is on the agenda, and interest rates may remain high for a long time! Details>

09:11:58

[Honduras Election Stalemate: Protests and Demands for Full Recount Hinder Results] 1. A partial manual recount of the Honduran presidential election votes remained stalled on Wednesday as protests continued to prevent election workers from entering their offices, while the ruling party insisted on a full review of all ballots. This situation has further prolonged the uncertainty surrounding the final results. 2. The regular vote count is nearing completion, with opposition National Party candidate Nasri Asfula leading by more than 43,000 votes. His lead could be reversed by a special recount aimed at reviewing approximately 2,792 vote counts with “inconsistencies” involving hundreds of thousands of ballots. The National Electoral Commission is prepared to conduct the review but stated that staff and party representatives are unable to enter to perform their duties due to protests and blockades, and party members are refusing to fulfill their oversight responsibilities. 3. The ruling Left Liberal Party and its candidate (currently in third place) are demanding a full recount, but the National Electoral Commission president pointed out that without concrete evidence of irregularities, there is no legal basis to approve a full recount. According to the law, the election commission must announce the winner by December 30th, and the new president will be sworn in at the end of January. Analysts believe that the responsibility for the current delays in the vote counting process lies with the various political parties.

09:09:54

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1950.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1950.13/ounce, up 2.63% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1974.1/ounce, up 1.86% on the day.

09:08:56

[ECB Expected to Hold Rates Steady on Thursday; Economic Resilience May Prompt It to Close the Door to Rate Cuts] 1. Markets widely expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, sending a clear signal that it is not considering rate cuts in the near term. This policy is driven by the resilience of the Eurozone economy amid global trade shocks and stable inflation levels close to the ECB's target. 2. Latest data shows that Eurozone economic growth is slightly better than the ECB's expectations, mainly due to the effective response of the export sector to US tariffs and domestic spending in Germany offsetting manufacturing weakness. Meanwhile, driven by rising service sector prices, inflation has remained near the ECB's 2% target. Analysts believe the ECB may raise its economic growth and inflation forecasts at this meeting, which would essentially signify the end of its easing cycle. 3. Although some market traders have begun betting on future rate hikes, and comments from some ECB officials have fueled speculation, most analysts believe it is too early to discuss rate hikes, as there is still a large amount of spare capacity in the manufacturing sector. Economists predict the ECB will maintain stable interest rates in 2026 and 2027. A stable labor market, service sector expansion, and Germany’s fiscal stimulus package will continue to fuel the eurozone economy in the coming months.

09:06:32

The Japanese government said that the advisory committee on the $550 billion investment plan in the United States held a meeting on Thursday.

09:06:07

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: We haven't paid OpenAI a single penny yet.

09:05:23

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1940.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1940.15/ounce, up 2.10% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1964.8/ounce, up 1.38% on the day.

09:04:23

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 48,998.36, down 1.04% on the day.

09:03:43

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.95/ounce, down 0.19% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,362.10/ounce, down 0.27% on the day.

09:03:19

Apple is opening up iPhone sales to other app stores in Japan. Apple says it will charge a commission on digital goods sales in Japan. iOS apps will pay a reduced commission of 10% or 21%. A new application programming interface (API) is also being provided for parents to monitor purchasing behavior.

09:02:51

The proportion of Swift RMB in global payments in China in November

Previous : 2.47% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.94%

09:01:13

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1930.00/oz mark, last trading at $1931.60/oz, up 1.65% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1954.9/oz, up 0.87% on the day.

09:00:13

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/oz mark, last trading at $1920.10/oz, up 1.05% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1944.2/oz, up 0.31% on the day.

09:00:13

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 430.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 431.3 yuan/barrel, up 1.65% on the day.

08:57:59

The Brazilian Senate passed a bill to cut tax breaks and increase taxes on gaming and fintech companies.

08:46:53

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that one in five Europeans lives on the verge of poverty and social isolation.

08:38:37

South Korean Finance Minister: Expresses concern over heightened exchange rate volatility and is closely monitoring the impact of divergent overseas monetary policies on the domestic market.

08:38:06

Australia's foreign currency liquidity in November

Previous : 1105.61 Forecast : -

Published Value 1131.31

08:37:42

Australian RBA Foreign exchange trading in November - Others

Previous : -23.62 Forecast : -

Published Value 17.45

08:37:42

Australia's November RBA foreign exchange trading - Government

Previous : -19.24 Forecast : -

Published Value -8.01

08:37:42

Australian RBA foreign exchange trading in November - Market Channels

Previous : 19.16 Forecast : -

Published Value 7.98

08:35:29

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, last trading at $1910.29/oz, up 0.53% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1941.7/oz, up 0.19% on the day.

08:32:27

According to data updated by TankerTrackers on Wednesday, of the 75 oil tankers currently in Venezuela, approximately 38 are under U.S. Treasury sanctions, 15 of which are carrying crude oil and fuel.

08:20:18

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 48,998.52, down 1.04% on the day.

08:20:06

According to The Information: OpenAI has discussed raising tens of billions of dollars at a valuation of approximately $750 billion.

08:19:56

South Korea's Deputy Finance Minister stated in an interview that the country will announce rule easing to increase dollar liquidity. The government is considering relaxing regulations on domestic financial institutions, export companies, and foreign companies operating in South Korea to increase dollar liquidity in the foreign exchange market. These measures will be announced later today.

08:15:27

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 48,900.00 mark, currently trading at 48,901.54, down 1.23% on the day.

08:11:43

[Venezuelan Defense Minister: Trump's Plan to Blockade the Caribbean is "Delusion"] Venezuelan Defense Minister López Obrador stated on the 17th that US President Trump's remarks about blocking the Caribbean Sea are "delusional." López Obrador said the Caribbean Sea is a space for cooperation, free trade, and freedom of navigation, not a closed sea area serving US interests. He added that the US claim that Venezuela "stole" US oil resources is utter nonsense. (Xinhua)

08:06:16

The Nikkei 225 index just broke through the 48,700.00 mark, currently trading at 48,675.86, down 1.69% on the day.

08:04:02

[Poll: Over 60% of US Voters Oppose Military Action in Venezuela] A Quinnipiac University poll released on the 17th showed that 63% of American voters oppose US military action in Venezuela. The poll indicated that only 25% of respondents agreed with US military action in Venezuela, while 12% said they "didn't know" or did not respond. Furthermore, 53% of respondents opposed US military action against alleged "drug-trafficking ships" in international waters, 42% expressed support, and 5% said they "didn't know" or did not respond. The poll was conducted from the 11th to the 15th, surveying 1,035 registered voters nationwide. (Xinhua)

08:03:30

[US President Trump May Declare War on Venezuela on the Morning of December 18th Beijing Time] Reports indicate that the US supercarrier strike group, USS Gerald R. Ford, is approaching Venezuela, within range of a rapid air strike. Earlier on Wednesday, following Trump's threats against Venezuela, three Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets and two Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft were deployed to the Venezuelan coast. US journalist Tucker Carlson, citing a member of Congress, stated that President Trump may declare war on Venezuela on the morning of December 18th Beijing time. Geopolitical tensions may push up precious metals and oil prices in the short term.

08:03:16

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,000.00 mark, currently trading at 48,740.38, down 1.56% on the day.

08:02:56

The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.01% on the day, closing at 49,010.90.

08:00:25

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,100.00 mark, currently trading at 49,106.41, down 0.82% on the day.

08:00:15

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 49,058.31 points this morning, down 0.92%.

07:53:19

Venezuelan President Maduro: Had a long phone call with UN Secretary-General Guterres.

07:53:10

According to Politico, the BBC has received a subpoena from Trump for a defamation lawsuit.

07:51:18

The Brazilian Senate approved a bill to reduce former President Bolsonaro's sentence by 27 years.

07:50:53

Foreign capital bought Japanese government bonds in Japan for the week ending December 12

Previous : -4426 Forecast : -

Published Value 14075

07:50:45

Japan bought foreign stocks for the week ending December 12

Previous : -645 Forecast : -

Published Value -792

07:50:35

Japan bought foreign bonds for the week ending December 12

Previous : 4529 Forecast : -

Published Value 3564

07:50:23

Foreign capital bought Japanese stocks in the week ending December 12

Previous : 968 Forecast : -

Published Value 5283

07:49:02

Sergey Tashiev, manager of the financial management department of the Russian diamond mining and processing company Alrosa, said that the company believes that the acceptable level of global diamond mining output over the next decade will be 100 million to 110 million carats per year, and that this year's output will be 95 million to 100 million carats.

07:46:03

Gold Trading Alert: Could the US Declare War on Venezuela? Gold Prices Approach Record Highs; Watch Trump's Speech and CPI Data Details>

07:42:39

The U.S. Department of Justice acknowledged in a court filing that the government bears some responsibility for the January 29 crash in which an Army helicopter struck an American Airlines regional passenger plane, killing 67 people.

07:37:27

Sources say the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating Instacart, a U.S. retail media and delivery company, for its AI pricing tool.

07:37:19

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Republican healthcare bill without extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies.

07:29:43

December 18th Financial Breakfast: Gold prices held firm at $4330, silver surged nearly 4%, and oil prices jumped nearly 3%, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions. Details>

07:18:25

iShares Gold Holdings in the US on December 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 489.77 Forecast : -

Published Value 490.36

07:18:25

iShares Gold position changes in the US on December 17th - Daily

Previous : 0.74 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.59

07:17:26

iShares Silver position changes in the US on December 17th - Daily

Previous : -42.31 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

07:17:25

iShares Silver Holdings in the US on December 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 16018.29 Forecast : -

Published Value 16018.29

07:02:09

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,340.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,340.31/ounce, up 0.05% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,372.50/ounce, down 0.03% on the day.

07:01:04

[Trump to Deliver National Address Today, Reviewing Policy and Outlining Future Plans] 1. US President Donald Trump will deliver a televised address to the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday (10 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday). This address comes as his first year back in the White House draws to a close, with his approval ratings facing downward pressure and the US economy also facing challenges. 2. According to the White House, Trump is expected to review the "historic achievements" of the administration over the past 11 months and outline his policy plans for the next three years. The speech may focus on issues such as border security and the economy.

07:00:29

Spot platinum just touched the $1900.00/oz mark, last trading at $1900.27/oz, unchanged for the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1935.6/oz, down 0.13% for the day.

07:00:09

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 1.67% to $56.74 per barrel on the day.

06:59:34

A ship in the port of Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia was attacked and damaged by Ukrainian forces. The local regional governor stated that the incident resulted in the deaths of the crew.

06:52:42

A document shows that Venezuela has requested a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss "the ongoing aggression by the United States."

06:50:58

The South Korean deputy finance minister believes that there is a herding effect in the market, and the recent depreciation of the won is too drastic compared to economic fundamentals.

06:45:14

The British government has announced it will provide an additional £22 million in support to steelworkers and businesses at the Port of Talbot.

06:38:31

White House officials say Trump is expected to speak on Thursday about the reclassification of marijuana.

06:37:47

OpenAI announced that developers can now upload their apps to ChatGPT, with the first batch of approved applications launching next year. An app catalog feature will also be available within ChatGPT.

06:36:56

[Venezuela's Oil Storage Space to Reach Limits, Potentially Facing Production Cuts] 1. According to sources, the loading capacity of oil tankers waiting at Venezuela's main crude oil storage facilities and terminals is rapidly increasing, and is expected to reach its maximum storage capacity limit in about 10 days. Industry insiders point out that the country's increasingly strained oil storage capacity is directly related to the recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and the US plan to further blockade other sanctioned vessels. 2. Local sources indicate that if storage space is exhausted, Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, with a daily production of nearly 1 million barrels, may have to shut down some oil wells to cope with the pressure of unsold inventory.

06:31:17

SPDR Gold positions in the US on December 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 1051.69 Forecast : -

Published Value 1052.54

06:31:17

SPDR Gold position changes in the US on December 17th - Daily

Previous : 0.01 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.86

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ATFX

Regulated by the UK FCA | Full license plate MM | Global business coverage

Overall Rating 88.9

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FxPro

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

Overall Rating 88.8

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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	4338.22	5.61 (0.13%)
XAG	67.126	1.664 (2.54%)
CONC	56.54	0.54 (0.96%)
OILC	60.48	0.76 (1.28%)
USD	98.717	0.277 (0.28%)
EURUSD	1.1707	-0.0014 (-0.12%)
GBPUSD	1.3375	-0.0004 (-0.03%)
USDCNH	7.0341	0.0029 (0.04%)

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