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2025-12-18 Thursday

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03:54:36

Brent crude futures settled at $59.68 a barrel, up 76 cents, or 1.29%, from the previous day.

03:53:32

U.S. natural gas futures extended gains, rising 5% in after-sale trading, as natural gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants approached record highs and demand is expected to increase further next week.

03:52:27

British startup Awendio plans to invest $725 million to build a solar cell factory in Quebec.

03:52:25

Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for the Gaza Strip Civil Defense, said on the 17th that recent winter storms have caused severe damage to the Gaza Strip, resulting in 17 deaths, including four children who died from the cold, and the rest who died when their houses collapsed.

03:49:15

Shares of Generac, the U.S. emergency generator manufacturer, quickly extended their losses, hitting an intraday low of 7.4%.

03:46:05

U.S. special envoys Witkov and Kushner will participate in the U.S.-Russia talks and represent the United States.

03:42:56

In its aviation mobility planning, the United States has listed 40 recommendations.

03:41:52

Talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict will be held in Miami this weekend, with the United States and Russia participating.

03:40:47

SpaceX is providing internet connectivity to areas with the weakest network coverage, just as Musk stated.

03:37:37

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Beta Technologies, and other industry stakeholders jointly developed the National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy.

03:33:25

According to a preliminary assessment by the Hungarian Mohr Group, the fire at its Danube refinery in October 2025 was caused by equipment failure.

03:32:22

U.S. crude oil futures rose 1.21%, or 67 cents, to settle at $55.94 a barrel.

03:31:17

The Hungarian Mohr Group stated that it will strengthen efforts to transfer products from the Bratislava refinery and will also increase imports from third parties in the region.

03:30:12

The Möller Group of Hungary issued a statement saying that it expects its Danube refinery to resume full production in the third quarter of 2026 after the repair work is completed.

03:30:11

To compensate for the production losses at the Danube refinery, the Hungarian Mohr Group has increased the processing of semi-finished raw materials.

03:29:10

Intel's stock price fell amid a surge in trading volume, with the latest decline reaching 3.0%.

03:24:54

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that since updating information on December 10, the number of reported cases related to the infant botulism outbreak has slowed, and public health officials have not reported any new cases.

03:23:50

Trump is meeting with the families of those killed in the Syrian attacks.

03:22:46

The Amuay Refinery, a key component of the Paraguana Refinery of Venezuela's state-owned oil company PDVSA, with a daily capacity of 645,000 barrels and whose operational stability has a critical impact on Venezuela's domestic fuel supply and oil exports, has restarted production after a power outage.

03:20:40

Rheinmetall stated that starting from the fourth quarter of 2025, the Rheinmetall Group will only report key performance indicators for continuing operations.

03:17:29

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on the 17th that the peak of influenza in Europe may arrive at the end of the year. Currently, the flu is spreading in Europe at a rate about four weeks earlier than usual. Among the 38 countries that have reported data, at least 27 have reached high or very high levels of flu activity. In countries such as Ireland, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom, more than half of the flu-like cases tested have been confirmed to be infected with the influenza virus. The WHO emphasized that the elderly, patients with underlying diseases, pregnant women, children, and healthcare workers should be prioritized for vaccination. It is expected that the number of flu cases will continue to rise, with the peak of the epidemic likely to occur from the end of December to the beginning of January.

03:16:24

The US is aware of the Venezuelan naval escort operation and is currently carefully considering its response.

03:15:20

The UN Secretary-General, through his spokesperson, reiterated that member states must abide by international law, a position consistently upheld by the UN.

03:15:18

The Venezuelan navy provided escort for the ships after they faced a blockade threat.

03:14:15

U.S. Democratic Senator Wyden questioned the FBI about Epstein's lawyers and accountants, asking why Epstein's longtime advisors had never been questioned.

03:11:00

The United States has plans to close a large climate research center.

03:10:59

Trump's $7.6 billion energy project was cut, which triggered a federal investigation.

03:07:40

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry stated that President Maduro spoke with the UN Secretary-General about the US blockade.

03:02:22

On the evening of the 17th local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a video statement approving a gas deal worth 112 billion shekels between Israel and Egypt, which is the largest gas transaction in Israeli history.

03:01:19

The news of the death of former BHP Billiton CEO Brian Gilbertson has been confirmed by his family.

03:00:14

The Hang Seng Index futures closed at 25,303.78 points in the night session, 165.00 points lower than the underlying index, down 0.57%.

02:59:10

Market sources indicate that Nvidia has reached a settlement in a trade secret lawsuit concerning engineers stealing data.

02:56:02

U.S. spending on video game consoles fell 27% in November, marking the worst November performance in two decades. Consumers spent only $695 million on hardware, including the Nintendo Switch 2 and Sony PlayStation 5, the lowest level for a crucial holiday shopping month since 2005. This comes after a turbulent year for console manufacturers, with new tariffs and rising component costs driving prices to record highs. The average price of a console rose 11% to $439.

02:53:53

Market sources indicate that Carlyle Group has hired Goldman Sachs to advise it on its bid for Lukoil's assets.

02:52:50

According to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, oil and gas production remained largely unchanged in the fourth quarter.

02:51:46

Reports indicate that Boeing supplier Doncasters Group has selected investment banks including Morgan Stanley, Jefferies Financial Group, Barclays, and Meritor to prepare for its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, with a potential valuation exceeding $4 billion. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the offering could take place as early as 2026, raising between $500 million and $1 billion. Doncasters manufactures specialty metal products used in aircraft, industrial gas turbines, and automotive manufacturing; demand from the aerospace industry and the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector are expected to attract investor attention to its IPO.

02:48:32

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1890.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1888.95/ounce, up 3.68% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1920.9/ounce, up 2.42% on the day.

02:48:22

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.81/ounce, up 0.65% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,362.20/ounce, up 0.69% on the day.

02:42:19

As of now, the S&P 500 is down 1.03% at 6730.47; the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 0.45% at 47897.07; and the Nasdaq Composite is down 1.41% at 22785.98.

02:41:22

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 47,900.00 mark, currently trading at 47,894.33, down 0.46% on the day.

02:41:13

Embraer has delivered the first batch of A-29N Super Tucano fighter jets to the Portuguese Air Force and announced plans to establish a final assembly line for the aircraft in Portugal.

02:40:41

The S&P 500 fell 1.00% to 6732.25 on the day.

02:33:55

Netanyahu said he has approved Israel’s “largest ever” gas deal.

02:30:46

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.3% to its lowest level in more than three weeks.

02:30:46

Shanghai Futures Exchange crude oil futures contract 2510 closed up 0.73% in night trading, quoted at RMB 427.40 per barrel. Meanwhile, Shanghai gold futures closed up 0.53% and Shanghai silver futures closed up 3.93%.

02:25:28

European regulators have ordered airlines to inspect fuselage panels for defects on Airbus A320 family aircraft. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recommended inspections of some Airbus A320 family aircraft and has required operators to repair any fuselage panels found to be of non-compliant thickness. This is due to a quality issue in the production of some fuselage panels by one of Airbus's suppliers, which may have resulted in some fuselage panels delivered to Airbus deviating from the specified thickness. EASA stated that if these issues are not detected and corrected in a timely manner, this situation, combined with certain maintenance conditions, could affect the structural integrity of the aircraft.

02:20:13

According to congressional aides, senators are close to reaching an agreement to push through a bill that would strengthen safety standards for military helicopters, following a fatal crash.

02:19:08

According to the Wall Street Journal, in an effort to escape its economic downturn, Bolivia is betting on lithium resources and seeking cooperation with the United States. The country's foreign minister stated that it is seeking financial assistance from the Trump administration and will open its lithium reserves to foreign investors. The foreign minister has also discussed currency swaps with US officials, aiming to alleviate the dollar shortage and support its dwindling foreign exchange reserves.

02:17:50

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1899.74/ounce, up 4.27% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1931.3/ounce, up 2.98% on the day.

02:16:59

On Wednesday, December 17, the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage reached $10.361 billion, compared with $1.554 billion in the previous trading day.

02:02:55

On November 19, the U.S. Treasury auctioned $13 billion in 20-year Treasury bonds with a winning bid of 4.706% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.41. This time, the winning bid rate rose to 4.798%, and the bid-to-cover ratio increased to 2.67.

02:02:47

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, last trading at $1910.05/oz, up 4.83% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1939.2/oz, up 3.40% on the day.

02:02:05

The US 20-year Treasury bond auction on December 17th - high allocation percentage

Previous : 62.39% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.16%

02:02:04

The 20-year Treasury bond auction in the United States on December 17th - high yield

Previous : 4.71% Forecast : -

Published Value 4.80%

02:02:04

The 20-year Treasury bond auction in the United States on December 17th - Bid multiple

Previous : 2.41 Forecast : -

Published Value 2.67

02:02:03

The total amount of the 20-year Treasury bond auction in the United States on December 17th

Previous : 160 Forecast : -

Published Value 130

02:01:50

New York silver futures rose 6% on the day, currently trading at $67.13 per ounce.

02:01:49

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian PAR Corporation, and Bono Energy have joined forces to promote the development of Hawaii's domestic sustainable aviation fuel production market and its supply chain.

02:00:45

The statement indicates that Panama Airways will launch daily flights between Panama and Maracaibo, Venezuela, starting December 20.

02:00:44

Amazon announced that Peter Desantis will lead the formation of a new organization tasked with advancing the company’s cutting-edge AI model development, chip technology development, and quantum computing business.

02:00:42

[Amova Asset Management: Japan's GDP Growth Expected to hover between 0% and 1% by 2026] Naomi Fink, Chief Global Strategist at Amova Asset Management, noted in a report that Japan's GDP growth is expected to hover between 0% and 1% by 2026, with potentially large quarterly fluctuations reflecting the sensitivity of the Japanese economy to changes in external demand and domestic confidence. Overall CPI is likely to fall below 2%, while weak real wage growth could dampen a strong recovery in consumption. Amova expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to 1% by 2026, after which it will pause rate hikes. Amova added that the Japanese stock market is supported by corporate governance reforms and technology-related investment trends, but the market may experience a period of consolidation before the next earnings-driven rally. Earnings growth for TOPIX constituent stocks is likely to remain in the single digits in the first half of 2026, accelerating in the second half as tariff uncertainty subsides and global investment and fiscal stimulus measures take effect.

02:00:42

ROHIT PRASAD will leave Amazon at the end of this year, where he previously worked.

02:00:40

The Peruvian Congress has approved extending the validity of temporary licenses for informal miners until the end of 2026.

02:00:38

The $900.6 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 has been formally passed by the U.S. Senate and will be sent to Trump for his signature to become law.

02:00:36

Silver futures in New York rose 5.82% intraday, breaking through $67 per ounce.

02:00:30

A Citi survey shows that Mexico's expected consumer price index (CPI) for 2025 has been revised up to 3.90% from 3.79%, and for 2026 it has been revised up to 3.90% from 3.95%.

02:00:28

Polish copper group KGHM expects to sell 594,700 tons of copper in Poland by 2026.

02:00:27

Federal Reserve Chairman Bostic stated that GDP is currently showing steady growth, and this trend is expected to continue until 2026.

02:00:24

LME metal futures closed with broad gains. LME copper rose $145 to $11,737 per tonne; LME aluminum rose $29 to $2,906 per tonne; LME zinc rose $32 to $3,074 per tonne; LME lead rose $18 to $1,960 per tonne; LME nickel rose $129 to $14,392 per tonne; and LME tin rose $1,250 to $42,275 per tonne.

02:00:20

The White House is in talks with Novartis and Roche regarding drug pricing and is close to reaching an agreement.

02:00:18

Medline Inc. (MDLN), an American healthcare company, saw its shares rise 21% to $35 on its first day of trading after an IPO price of $29.

02:00:16

Federal Reserve official Bostic said that while it's difficult to draw a conclusion on the matter, he is more concerned about inflation than employment.

02:00:14

Federal Reserve Chairman Bostic expressed hope that a strong economy would alleviate pressure on the job market.

02:00:13

Federal Reserve Chairman Bostic stated that the Fed's policies are unlikely to have an effect on structural changes in the job market.

02:00:12

According to the Polish state power, the new electricity pricing policy is expected to cause the company a loss of 560 million zlotys.

02:00:00

[Citi: Revised European Automotive Emissions Regulations Show EU Still Prioritizes Carbon Reduction Over Competitiveness] Citi analysts point out that the EU's revised emissions regulations for European automakers demonstrate that the EU still prioritizes carbon reduction over competitiveness. The plan lowers the previously set target of 100% CO2 reduction by 2035 to 90%. Citi believes any changes to EU regulations are positive, but also notes that the EU is clearly advancing its environmental agenda at the expense of the competitiveness and jobs in the EU automotive industry. Citi adds that this contrasts sharply with the support given to their counterparts by the US and Chinese governments. "Many investors have already concluded that the EU automotive industry is 'not worth investing in' compared to its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) counterparts in the US and China, and we believe these changes in the EU will not change that conclusion." Shares of Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis all fell by 0.5% to 0.7%.

01:58:54

[Insight Investment: UK Long-Term Government Bond Yields Expected to Fall] Insight Investment's Andy Burgess noted in a report that long-term government bond yields are expected to decline as UK inflation slows and the Bank of England continues to cut interest rates. Burgess also stated that the cancellation of several long-term bond auctions is expected to boost the performance of these bonds. Therefore, long-term government bonds "have a very attractive value relative to their global counterparts." Previous data showed that the UK's annual CPI inflation rate fell to 3.2% in November from 3.6% in October. Tradeweb data shows that the 30-year government bond yield fell 6 basis points to the latest trading price of 5.207%.

01:57:57

[UBS: EU Automotive Package Clearly Indicates No 180-Degree Turn in Climate Policy] UBS analyst Patrick Hummel writes that the EU's automotive package clearly indicates no 180-degree turn in climate policy. Given the market's high expectations for a fundamental shift in the EU's CO2 policy for the automotive industry, UBS states that the announced package is at best "in line with expectations," and may even be slightly disappointing. Much of the new package will only have financial significance after 2030, thus limiting its impact on short-term earnings. The most uncertain part of the plan is the incentives for EU-made small electric vehicles, which could benefit Stellantis and Renault, the two most active companies in the small, economical pure electric vehicle segment, followed by Volkswagen.

01:56:51

[Capital Economics: German Economic Growth to Rebound to 0.8% in 2026] Franziska Palmas of Capital Economics stated that the German economy ended the year weakly. The Ifo Business Climate Index fell to 87.6 from 88.0 in December, slightly below market expectations. This decline was mainly driven by the expectations index, while the current situation index remained stable. Palmas pointed out that this indicates the long-awaited German economic recovery has not yet materialized, and fiscal stimulus measures have not yet produced significant results. Capital Economics still expects German economic growth to rebound to 0.8% in 2026 as investment eventually drives a recovery in economic activity. However, this expectation remains below the market consensus. Palmas stated, "We expect the boost from fiscal stimulus measures to be less than anticipated."

01:56:04

[Analyst: Economic Data Insufficient to Support Any Change in ECB Policy Stance] James Marsht of SEI noted in a report that economic data is insufficient to support any change in the European Central Bank's (ECB) policy stance. "While inflation is near but slightly above target, and economic growth remains stable (though not particularly strong), we see no reason for the ECB to adjust its policy stance in the near term," the portfolio manager stated. He pointed out that after eight rate cuts between June 2024 and June 2025, the ECB is likely to keep rates unchanged this week, awaiting further data. The ECB will announce its decision on Thursday.

01:55:29

[Blue Bay Asset Management: German Bonds to Underperform in 2025] A report from RBC Blue Bay Asset Management indicates that German government bonds are expected to underperform in 2025 due to market expectations of a large-scale German fiscal spending plan, which has yet to materialize, making current prices attractive to investors. The report anticipates that the new supply of German bonds next year will be effectively absorbed at current prices. Senior portfolio manager Kasper Hens stated, "Given that German bonds are expected to underperform US Treasuries in 2025, we believe they offer relative value." The German Federal Ministry of Finance plans to announce its 2026 borrowing plan on Thursday.

01:54:44

[MUFG Bank: Sterling Faces Further Downside Risk] Derek Halpenny of MUFG Bank noted in a report that the pound faces further downside risk as the Bank of England's rate-cutting cycle has a longer road ahead than most other G10 central banks. He stated that Wednesday's weaker-than-expected UK inflation data should dispel any doubts about a rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday. He also indicated that the Bank of England may cut rates again next February when inflation expectations are low. "The market has not yet priced in this expectation, so we believe there is room for short-term yields to fall further, which will put greater downward pressure on the pound."

01:52:55

[Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Tankers, Adding Uncertainty to Oil Price Rise] (1) Affected by former US President Trump's order to completely block all sanctioned Venezuelan tankers from entering and leaving the country, global geopolitical tensions escalated, coupled with easing market concerns about crude oil oversupply, leading to a rise in international oil prices by more than 1% on Wednesday. Brent crude futures rose 1.68% to $59.91 per barrel during the session, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 1.68% to $56.20 per barrel. (2) Oil prices had previously fallen to a near five-year low due to progress in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but Trump's blockade order has brought new variables. Analysts pointed out that although Venezuela's crude oil production accounts for only 1% of the global total, its supply is concentrated in a few buyers, and its export uncertainty will disrupt the market. However, the unexpected increase in US gasoline and distillate inventories has to some extent suppressed the rise in oil prices. (3) Data from the US Energy Information Administration showed that US crude oil inventories decreased by 1.3 million barrels last week, but gasoline inventories increased by 4.8 million barrels, far exceeding expectations. The details of the blockade implementation are still unclear, and subsequent developments will continue to affect oil price trends.

01:50:17

【The strategic value of gold is becoming increasingly prominent, and five factors are driving the current surge in gold prices】 (1) International gold prices broke through the historical mark of $4,300 per ounce. This surge was mainly due to the continued weakening of the US dollar and the market's strong expectation of a Fed rate cut, highlighting investors' concerns about macroeconomic uncertainty and confirming gold's status as the most reliable safe-haven asset in the world. (2) There are five core factors driving the current surge in gold prices: First, the US dollar index fell to a multi-month low. Based on the negative correlation between gold and the US dollar, the demand for gold by holders of non-US currencies was greatly activated. Second, the expectation of a Fed rate cut was rising. A rate cut would reduce the opportunity cost of holding gold, attracting hedge funds and other institutions to increase their holdings. Third, central banks in many countries accelerated their gold purchases, promoting the diversification of reserve assets and providing structural support for gold prices. Fourth, inflation concerns have not been eliminated, and gold's anti-inflationary properties continue to be favored. Fifth, geopolitical tensions and the risk of economic slowdown have led to a surge in market risk aversion. (3) Looking ahead, if the Fed cuts interest rates as expected and the US dollar continues to weaken, gold prices are expected to remain high. However, if inflation rebounds or policies shift in the short term, gold prices may also see a correction, but in the long run, the strategic allocation value of gold is becoming increasingly prominent.

01:46:43

[Canada's population declines for the first time since the pandemic in the third quarter, with immigration policy adjustments being the main reason] (1) Statistics Canada released data on December 17 showing that the country's population decreased by 76,068 people in the third quarter of this year (July 1 to October 1), a drop of 0.2%, bringing the total population down to 41.58 billion. This is the first quarterly population decline since border restrictions were implemented due to the pandemic in 2020. (2) It is worth noting that the third quarter is usually a season of strong population growth in Canada. Compared with the significant growth in the same period in 2023 and 2024, this decline is a stark contrast. Since the beginning of this year, Canada's population growth has been almost stagnant, with an increase of only 1,068 people. (3) The main reason for the population decline is the sharp decrease of 176,479 non-permanent residents, the largest drop since records began in 1971. Among them, the number of student visa holders decreased by 73,682, and all provinces and territories showed a downward trend. This change stems from the federal government’s adjustment of its immigration policy. Previously, the surge in immigration had put pressure on housing, healthcare and other areas. The government plans to reduce the number of temporary immigrants by more than 40% in 2026-2027. (4) Economists point out that this demographic adjustment will have a chain reaction on the rental market, inflation and employment.

01:44:45

【Copper prices rise on the back of supply and demand and risk appetite】 (1) Copper prices rose on Wednesday as concerns about supply shortages and a recovery in risk appetite in global financial markets attracted speculative funds. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose 1.3% to $11,740 per ton, reversing a 0.5% drop in the previous trading day. LME copper prices have risen 33% year-to-date and have recently hit record highs, mainly due to market concerns that mine production disruptions may lead to a supply gap in 2026. (2) Ewa Manthey, commodity strategist at ING, pointed out that the copper market fundamentals are tightening, and the risk appetite in the stock market is being transmitted to the metal market. Coupled with the expectation of interest rate cuts in 2026, prices are rising. The institution expects the average copper price to reach $11,500 per ton next year and is expected to reach a high of $12,000 in the second quarter. (3) In addition, the main Shanghai copper contract closed up 0.5% at 92,720 yuan per ton. LME tin, aluminum, nickel and other commodities rose in tandem, with tin futures rising by 3.5%, hitting their highest level since April 2022 during the session.

01:42:35

[Julius Baer Requires Small Account Clients to Either Increase Investment or Leave] According to sources, Julius Baer Group Ltd. is notifying some clients with low asset balances that they must either increase their investments with the wealth management firm or close their accounts. Julius Baer sets differentiated asset thresholds based on its operating location to ensure that each client relationship matches the operating costs and compliance risks. Furthermore, the bank has stopped accepting certain high-profile clients who attract significant media attention, commonly known as "political public figures" (PEPs).

01:42:03

[Canadian Oil Sands Giants Expand Against the Trend, Plan to Increase Production in 2026] Despite widespread market expectations of an impending crude oil oversupply, which could further exacerbate the downward trend in crude oil prices, Canadian oil sands producers, led by Cenovus Energy, still plan to expand production capacity next year. Looking at the median production guidance released by major companies, all four of Canada's largest oil companies expect production to increase in 2026, with Cenovus Energy predicting an increase of approximately 18%. This expansion of Canadian crude oil production could exacerbate the global crude oil oversupply situation predicted by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Previously, this oversupply expectation had already led to a 22% drop in the price of US benchmark crude oil this year.

01:41:14

The Peruvian Congress has passed a proposal to extend the validity of temporary licenses for informal miners until the end of 2026.

01:41:04

The U.S. Senate formally passed the $900.6 billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which will now be sent to President Trump for his signature to take effect.

01:40:32

[German Bond Yields Rise Over 2 Basis Points] On Wednesday (December 17), during the late European trading session, the yield on 10-year German government bonds rose 2.6 basis points to close at 3.574%, with an intraday trading range of 3.525%-3.578%, showing a generally upward trend. The yield on 2-year German bonds rose 0.2 basis points to 2.335%, trading within the 2.319%-2.343% range during the day; the yield on 30-year German bonds rose 2.4 basis points to 4.451%. The spread between 2-year and 10-year German bond yields widened by 1.577 basis points to +72.443 basis points.

01:40:15

[Two-Year UK Bond Yields Fall Over 5 Basis Points as UK Inflation Drops More Than Expected] On Wednesday (December 17), in late European trading, the yield on 10-year UK government bonds fell 4.4 basis points to 4.475%. The yield had initially plunged at the opening of European stock markets, quickly hitting a daily low of 4.446%, before settling into a low-level consolidation. The two-year UK bond yield fell 5.4 basis points to 3.712%. The 30-year UK bond yield fell 3.4 basis points, and the 50-year UK bond yield fell 3.0 basis points. The 2/10-year UK bond yield spread widened by 0.992 basis points to +76.099 basis points. At 3:00 PM before the European stock market opened, data released by relevant institutions showed that the UK's November Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations of a decline from 3.6% to 3.5%.

01:39:51

[Night Trading Futures Closing] International copper futures closed up 0.64% in the night trading session, while Shanghai copper rose 0.51%, Shanghai aluminum rose 0.75%, Shanghai zinc rose 0.61%, Shanghai lead rose 0.33%, Shanghai nickel rose 0.51%, and Shanghai tin rose 2.85%. Alumina futures closed up 0.78%, and aluminum alloy futures closed up 0.74%. Stainless steel futures closed up 0.40%.

01:38:05

Safe-haven buying drove gold prices up and silver prices soared to record highs. Details>

01:34:14

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,340.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,340.05/ounce, up 0.88% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,371.50/ounce, up 0.90% on the day.

01:17:13

The US dollar index rose slightly ahead of the release of the November consumer price index report. Details>

00:52:01

Brazilian President Lula: I am deeply concerned about Trump’s stance on Latin America and the related threats he has made.

00:51:37

[French, Italian, and Greek Sovereign Bond Yields Rise by More Than 2 Basis Points] In late European trading on Wednesday, December 17th, the yield on French 10-year government bonds rose 2.3 basis points to 3.571%. This yield climbed steadily from 3.525% before the European stock market opened, reaching a high of 3.578% during the day. The yield on Italian 10-year government bonds rose 2.5 basis points to 3.568%, having risen from 3.518% to 3.577% during the day. The yield on Spanish 10-year government bonds rose 1.6 basis points to 3.297%. The yield on Greek 10-year government bonds rose 2.3 basis points to 3.448%.

00:51:19

The Nasdaq index has just broken through the 22,800.00 mark, currently trading at 22,799.77, down 1.35% on the day.

00:51:15

[European STOXX Indexes Show Mixed Performance] The STOXX Europe 600 index closed up 0.02% at 579.89 points. The STOXX Eurozone 50 index closed down 0.65% at 5680.53 points. The FTSE Eurotop 300 index closed down 0.02% at 2310.83 points.

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