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2025-12-17 Wednesday

2025-12-20

17:00:38

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on December 17th - Primary aluminum

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

17:00:36

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on December 17th - Main NASAAC aluminum alloys

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17:00:33

Germany's IFO Business Expectations Index for December

Previous : 90.60 Forecast : 90.50

美元

欧元

Published Value 89.70

17:00:33

LME Daily inventory changes in the UK on December 17th - Cobalt

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17:00:30

LME Daily Inventory changes in the UK on December 17th - Aluminum Alloy

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17:00:23

The IFO Business Conditions Index for Germany in December

Previous : 85.60 Forecast : 85.80

美元

欧元

Published Value 85.60

17:00:13

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 2.01% to $56.24 per barrel on the day.

17:00:13

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, has just broken through the $60.00/barrel mark, and is currently trading at $60.02/barrel, up 2.01% on the day.

17:00:12

Brent crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 2.01% to $60.02 per barrel on the day.

17:00:11

Germany's IFO Business Climate Index for December

Previous : 88.10 Forecast : 88.20

美元

欧元

Published Value 87.60

16:57:28

[Japanese Retail Gasoline Prices Fall Below 160 Yen Per Liter for First Time Since September 2021] ⑴ Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday that, due to government subsidies, the price of ordinary retail gasoline in Japan fell below 160 yen per liter for the first time since September 2021 as of Monday. ⑵ The average gasoline price fell 4 yen from the previous week to 159.7 yen per liter, marking the sixth consecutive week of decline. ⑶ The Japanese government began increasing subsidies in November and raised them to 25.1 yen per liter on Thursday, matching the temporary gasoline surtax that will be abolished at the end of this year.

16:56:55

[London Mining Stocks Boosted by Rising Precious Metal Prices] ⑴ Shares of London-based mining companies were boosted by rising gold and silver prices as traders awaited US inflation data and geopolitical tensions escalated. ⑵ In New York, gold futures rose 0.3%, while silver futures rose as much as 3.9%. Precious metal prices benefited from heightened geopolitical tensions following US President Trump's announcement of a "complete and total blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. ⑶ Fresnillo shares rose 3.2%, Endeavour Mining rose 1.2%, Anglo American rose 2.8%, Glencore rose 2%, and Antofagasta rose 1.5%.

16:56:22

Goldman Sachs predicts that Italian M&A transactions will increase in 2026, driven by the banking and technology sectors.

16:53:48

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Ensuring stable funding for strengthening national defense

16:52:46

[Pound Sterling Suffers Biggest One-Day Drop in a Month as Markets Bet on Further Rate Cuts by the Bank of England] ⑴ The pound suffered its biggest one-day drop in a month after weaker-than-expected UK inflation data increased market bets that the Bank of England will have to cut interest rates further next year. ⑵ The pound fell more than 0.8% against the dollar to 1.3312, hitting a one-week low; the yield on 10-year UK government bonds fell more than 7 basis points to 4.45%. ⑶ The money market increased bets on a Bank of England rate cut, expecting a 67 basis point cut by the end of next year, higher than the 58 basis points before the inflation data release. ⑷ Traders revealed that after the data release, hedge funds sold pound against the euro and dollar in the spot market.

16:52:03

The EU stated that it will continue to enforce the rules fairly and without discrimination.

16:51:42

The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) issued an announcement regarding its 2026 market closure arrangements, in accordance with the relevant notices from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC): I. New Year's Day: The SHFE will be closed from January 1st (Thursday) to January 3rd (Saturday), resuming normal trading on January 5th (Monday). January 4th (Sunday) is a weekend closure. There will be no night trading session on December 31st, 2025 (Wednesday). II. Spring Festival: The SHFE will be closed from February 15th (Sunday) to February 23rd (Monday), resuming normal trading on February 24th (Tuesday). February 14th (Saturday) and February 28th (Saturday) are weekend closures. There will be no night trading session on February 13th (Friday). III. Qingming Festival: The SHFE will be closed from April 4th (Saturday) to April 6th (Monday), resuming normal trading on April 7th (Tuesday). There will be no night trading session on April 3rd (Friday). IV. Labor Day: The market will be closed from May 1st (Friday) to May 5th (Tuesday), and will resume normal trading on May 6th (Wednesday). May 9th (Saturday) is a weekend closure. There will be no night trading session on April 30th (Thursday). V. Dragon Boat Festival: The market will be closed from June 19th (Friday) to June 21st (Sunday), and will resume normal trading on June 22nd (Monday). There will be no night trading session on June 18th (Thursday). VI. Mid-Autumn Festival: The market will be closed from September 25th (Friday) to September 27th (Sunday), and will resume normal trading on September 28th (Monday). There will be no night trading session on September 24th (Thursday). VII. National Day: The market will be closed from October 1st (Thursday) to October 7th (Wednesday), and will resume normal trading on October 8th (Thursday). September 20th (Sunday) and October 10th (Saturday) are weekend closures. There will be no night trading session on Wednesday, September 30th.

16:51:14

LG New Energy: Ford cancels 9.6 trillion won battery supply contract

16:50:26

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: There is no time to consider whether to dissolve parliament.

16:50:05

Starting at 7:00 AM local time on the 17th, resident doctors in England began another strike, which will last for five days. The doctors stated that due to persistent inflation and rising prices in the UK in recent years, their real income has decreased significantly. The UK's National Health Service (NHS) recently stated that hospitals are facing their most strained situation yet, as flu cases have increased by more than 55% in a week. (CCTV News)

16:49:40

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Hopes to meet with Trump as soon as possible

16:43:58

[Diageo Reaches Agreement to Sell Part of East African Business to Asahi] ⑴ On December 17, Diageo announced an agreement to sell its 65% stake in its East African Beer Group and its stake in Kenyan spirits company UDVK to Asahi. ⑵ The net proceeds, after deducting taxes and transaction costs, are expected to be $2.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

16:43:08

European stocks rose on Wednesday, with financial stocks leading the gains. ⑴ European stocks rose on Wednesday, rebounding from the previous day's losses. The Stoxx 50 index rose 0.4%, and the Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3%. ⑵ Banking and financial stocks led the gains, with HSBC Holdings rising 2.6%, UBS Group rising 1.6%, Intesa Sanpaolo rising 0.8%, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria rising 0.3%, BNP Paribas rising 0.6%, and Deutsche Bank rising 1.4%. ⑶ Defense stocks rebounded after a sharp drop on Tuesday, with Safran Group rising 1.6% and Rheinmetall rising 1.9%. ⑷ Energy stocks also recorded solid gains, with BP rising 1.9%, Shell rising 1.4%, and Eni rising 0.9%. Semiconductor giant ASML Holdings also rose, gaining 1.5%. ⑸ In contrast, luxury goods stocks lagged behind, with LVMH falling 0.9%, Hermès falling 0.8%, and L'Oréal falling 0.5%. ⑹ Investors are preparing for Thursday's series of monetary policy decisions. The market widely expects the European Central Bank to keep interest rates unchanged, while the Bank of England will almost certainly resume its rate-cutting cycle.

16:41:06

[UK Stocks Perform Strongly, FTSE 100 Rises] ⑴ The London FTSE 100 rose 0.9% on Wednesday, breaking through 9770 points, outperforming other regional indices, after lower-than-expected inflation data reinforced market expectations that the Bank of England would cut interest rates on Thursday. ⑵ Financial stocks, homebuilders, mining stocks, and oil producers led the gains. ⑶ Top gainers included Phoenix Group, HSBC Holdings, and Standard Chartered Group, followed by Barrett Red, Persimmons, and Leading Group.

16:40:12

On the 15th, a fire broke out at a single-family home in Piedmont, North Carolina, USA. Firefighters arrived to find the entire house engulfed in flames. During firefighting and rescue operations, the house exploded, injuring 13 people, including 11 firefighters. All the injured have been taken to the hospital. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. (CCTV News)

16:39:36

[The Central Bank of Georgia Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 8%] ⑴ The Central Bank of Georgia kept its policy rate unchanged at 8% at its December meeting, a measured measure taken amid persistent inflationary pressures. ⑵ Inflation slowed to 4.8% year-on-year in November, while core inflation and services inflation remained around 2.3% and 2.6% respectively, close to the target level. ⑶ Rising food prices continue to affect overall inflation, but these effects are expected to be temporary. The central bank forecasts that inflation will average around 4% this year and gradually slow to 3.5% by 2026. ⑷ Economic activity is steadily returning to its long-term potential level, helping to alleviate price pressures on the demand side. ⑸ Considering the upside risks from global commodity prices and geopolitical tensions, and the downside risks from a weaker dollar, falling international food prices, and domestic labor market developments, the Monetary Policy Committee believes that maintaining a moderately tight monetary policy stance is appropriate.

16:35:40

[European Commission Proposes Expanding Carbon Border Tax and Establishing Industry Fund] ⑴ The European Commission has proposed levying a carbon border tax on imported washing machines and machinery. ⑵ The European Commission proposes allocating 25% of the carbon border tax revenue from 2026 to 2027 to a fund to support EU industries. ⑶ The European Commission proposes establishing a system to prevent carbon border tax evasion, including using default national emission values when companies provide unreliable data. ⑷ The European Commission proposes extending the carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream steel and aluminum-intensive products.

16:35:07

[EU Carbon Tax Strikes Again: Downstream Industries, Capital Flows, and Market Competition] ⑴ The European Commission's latest proposal expands the carbon border tax to include imported washing machines and machinery, targeting downstream steel and aluminum-intensive products, aiming to prevent production relocation to circumvent its climate policies. ⑵ The proposal plans to allocate 25% of the carbon border tax revenue between 2026 and 2027 to establish a fund supporting EU industrial development, directly funding industrial transformation. ⑶ To prevent tax evasion, the European Commission proposes a new system that uses default national emission values for calculations when importer data is unreliable, increasing the rule's enforceability. ⑷ This expansion of the tax scope directly increases import costs for related manufacturing industries, potentially impacting global supply chain layouts and boosting the competitiveness of related industries within the EU. ⑸ The market needs to pay close attention to the legislative process and implementation details of this proposal, as it will have a lasting impact on global trade flows, related corporate profits, and the size of European industrial funds.

16:32:38

On January 17th local time, the Airports Authority of Pakistan issued a new NOTAM stating that all aircraft registered in India, including commercial passenger planes, military aircraft, and private planes, remain prohibited from entering Pakistani airspace until midnight on January 23, 2026. Tensions between Pakistan and India escalated in April of this year. Pakistan began closing its airspace to India in late April and has since issued multiple NOTAMs, continuously extending the closure period. (CCTV News)

16:32:01

Greece's central government's primary budget surplus reached €12.646 billion from January to November, exceeding the target surplus of €7.695 billion.

16:31:45

[Google DeepMind CEO Warns of AI Funding Bubble] ⑴ Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warned of a "bubble" in the AI funding frenzy, particularly among highly valued early-stage startups. ⑵ Hassabis emphasized that some AI startups "have barely started operating" yet "have received valuations of tens of billions of dollars right out of the gate," a situation that may be unsustainable. ⑶ He added that AI is "overhyped in the short term" but "still not being adequately valued in the medium to long term."

16:31:14

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: The budget for the next fiscal year will focus on key policy priorities to maintain market confidence.

16:29:47

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Measures will be taken to reduce household spending by 80,000 yen.

16:29:08

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: What Japan needs is not fiscal austerity, but active spending to enhance its competitiveness.

16:27:46

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: The goal is to obtain cabinet approval for the next fiscal year's budget by December 26.

16:27:31

[Tesla's Market Value Hits Record High; Analysts Bullish on 2026 Prospects] ⑴ Multiple positive factors have propelled Tesla's total market capitalization to $1.63 trillion, approximately six times that of Toyota, the world's largest automaker by sales volume. ⑵ Optimistic expectations from Wall Street analysts have further amplified the stock's upward momentum, with the views of renowned Wedbush technology analyst Dan Ives being the most representative. ⑶ On December 16th, Ives stated that as its autonomous driving and robotics businesses gradually move towards commercialization, Tesla is entering a critical development phase, and 2026 may become Tesla's "breakout year." ⑷ He predicts that under a normal scenario, Tesla's market capitalization will reach $2 trillion in 2026, approximately 33% higher than its current level; in an optimistic scenario, its market capitalization could even reach $3 trillion by the end of 2026. ⑸ Based on this assessment, Ives reiterated his "outperform" rating on Tesla stock and maintained a target price of $600.

16:25:38

Bank of Thailand: There are currently no plans to tax gold transactions.

16:25:29

[Austria's Inflation Rate Remains Stable at 4% in November] ⑴ Austria's annual inflation rate in November was 4%, slightly lower than preliminary estimates and unchanged from the previous two months. ⑵ The main driver of price increases remained housing and utilities, with the rate of increase remaining stable at 6.6%, primarily driven by rising electricity, gas, and other fuel costs; followed by restaurants and hotels (up 5.9%, compared to 6% in October), food and non-alcoholic beverages (up 3.6%, compared to 4% in October), healthcare (up 5.3%, compared to 5% in October), and education (up 4.5%, compared to 5.2% in October). ⑶ On the other hand, communication costs continued to decline (down 5.7%, compared to a 6.4% decline in October), while the deflation rate for furniture, household equipment, and maintenance remained unchanged (at -0.6%). ⑷ On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.3% in November, a slower pace than the 0.4% increase in the previous month.

16:24:50

HSBC shares rose 3% to a record high.

16:24:37

On the 17th local time, the Joint Press Center on the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation clarified its position on the ceasefire proposal. Thailand stated that it desires lasting peace and always prioritizes the safety and security of its people. Thailand reiterated three necessary conditions for a ceasefire: Cambodia must first declare a ceasefire; the ceasefire must be genuine and sustained; and Cambodia must conduct demining cooperation in a serious and sincere manner. Thailand stated that these conditions are the necessary foundation for achieving genuine and lasting peace. Cambodia has not yet responded. (CCTV News)

16:24:17

[European Stocks Open Slightly Higher, UK Stocks Lead Gains] ⑴ Major European stock indices opened slightly higher. The Stoxx Europe 500 rose 0.2%, the German DAX rose 0.2%, the French CAC40 rose 0.1%, the UK FTSE 100 rose 0.8%, the Spanish IBEX 500 rose 0.4%, and the Italian FTSE MIB 500 rose 0.4%. ⑵ Overall market sentiment was relatively calm, and US stock index futures also rose slightly so far. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, as investor sentiment stabilized after an overnight rebound in tech stocks. Wall Street closed mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.2%, the Nasdaq up 0.2%, and the Dow Jones down 0.6%. ⑶ This keeps investors cautious in this volatile market. The US labor market report did not cause much of a stir, and market attention has now turned to tomorrow's US Consumer Price Index report and the interest rate decisions of major central banks later this week. Regarding central banks, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will announce their decisions tomorrow, while the Bank of Japan will announce its decision on Friday. (4) Regarding the opening of European markets today, the UK stock market performed strongly after the release of a weak Consumer Price Index report this morning. This reinforced market expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next year. Current market pricing indicates that the next rate cut is expected in April 2026, following this week's cut, compared to a pre-data release expectation of July 2026. (5) However, looking at the overall outlook, traders currently still expect a cumulative rate cut of approximately 69 basis points, not significantly different from the previous estimate of 68 basis points.

16:23:15

[Indonesian Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged, Rupiah Strengthens] ⑴ On Wednesday afternoon, the Indonesian rupiah strengthened against the US dollar to around 16,680, after falling to a low of nearly 16,710 during the session. This followed the central bank's third consecutive meeting where it kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.75%, in line with market expectations. ⑵ Governor Perry Wajiyo stated that this move aimed to maintain monetary stability and enhance the effectiveness of policy transmission. The bank has already cut interest rates by a total of 150 basis points between September 2024 and September 2025 to support growth, but Wajiyo reiterated that the central bank will continue to assess the scope for further easing, and inflation next year will remain within the target range of 1.5% to 3.5%. ⑶ Globally, the US dollar index rose slightly to 98.5, but remained near a two-month low, as mixed US employment data and market expectations for Federal Reserve policy remained largely unchanged.

16:21:37

[US Data & AI Company Raises Over $4 Billion in Funding, Valuation Reaches $134 Billion] ⑴ On December 16th local time, US data and AI company Databricks announced the completion of a Series L funding round exceeding $4 billion, valuing the company at $134 billion. ⑵ This round was led by Insight Partners, Fidelity Management & Research, and JPMorgan Asset Management, with participation from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, funds managed by Blackstone Group, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, Temasek, and other institutions.

16:21:00

The Ukrainian military claims it has attacked a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region.

16:20:33

The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and other six departments jointly issued the "Benchmark Levels and Baseline Levels for Key Areas of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization (2025 Edition)," encouraging and guiding industry enterprises to upgrade projects based on their actual conditions and long-term development. For newly built coal development and utilization projects and existing projects with suitable conditions, efforts should be made to improve the clean and efficient utilization level to the fullest extent possible, striving to reach the benchmark level. For existing projects with a clean and efficient utilization level below the current benchmark level, enterprises should be guided to carry out clean and efficient coal utilization transformation in an orderly manner, accelerate pollution reduction and carbon reduction, and resolutely eliminate outdated production capacity and processes in accordance with laws and regulations. For projects requiring clean and efficient coal utilization transformation, local governments should, without affecting electricity and heat supply, specify the transformation, upgrading, and elimination timeframes (generally not exceeding 3 years) and annual plans, upgrading to above the benchmark level within the specified timeframe, striving to reach the benchmark level; projects that cannot be completed on schedule will be eliminated. The research and development and application of clean and efficient coal utilization technology and equipment should be strengthened, evaluation of clean and efficient coal utilization projects should be carried out, and the construction of technological transformation and upgrading projects should be actively promoted.

16:20:18

[UK Inflation Plunges to 3.2% in November, Christmas Rate Cut Expectations Rise] ⑴ The latest data from the UK Office for National Statistics shows that core inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco, rose to 3.2% in the year to November, down from 3.4% in October. ⑵ Grant Fitzgerald, chief economist at the UK Office for National Statistics, said on Wednesday that the decline in food prices, which typically rise before the Christmas season, was the main reason for the drop in inflation, with particularly noticeable declines in the prices of cakes, biscuits, and breakfast cereals. ⑶ The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1% on Tuesday, a figure that is likely to prompt the Bank of England's nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% at its meeting on Thursday. Economists expect the Bank of England's MPC to vote 5-4 in favor of a rate cut, with Governor Andrew Bailey likely to be the key vote in favor of a small reduction in interest rates. (4) Suren Thiru, economic director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, said: "Combined with a series of gloomy economic data recently, these inflation figures mean that a rate cut tomorrow is almost a certainty."

16:20:15

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option, but a necessity.

16:20:03

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: The era of European independence must be unstoppable, but we still have much work to do.

16:19:32

The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and other departments jointly issued the "Benchmark Levels and Baseline Levels for Key Areas of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization (2025 Edition)". Based on the current status and potential of the coal industry, and building upon previous benchmark levels for energy efficiency in key areas, this document expands the scope to include coal consumption for power generation and heating, and coal-to-natural gas. It benchmarks against advanced domestic and international levels in clean and efficient coal utilization, as well as advanced energy efficiency indicators and the strictest pollutant emission requirements in current national and local policies and standards, to improve the benchmark levels for clean and efficient coal utilization.

16:19:07

The Louvre Museum in France has postponed its opening as staff discuss whether to continue their strike.

16:15:21

[South Africa's Inflation Rate Slows to 3.5% in November] ⑴ South Africa's annual inflation rate fell slightly to 3.5% in November from 3.6% in October, slightly below market expectations of 3.6%. ⑵ Price increases slowed in five of the 13 product categories, most notably transportation, recreation, sports and culture, and information and communication. ⑶ Core inflation (excluding food, non-alcoholic beverages, fuels and energy) rose slightly to 3.2% in November from 3.1% in October. ⑷ On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% in November after rising 0.1% in October.

16:14:45

Bank of Thailand: Key interest rates are currently at low levels.

16:14:38

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: The US National Security Strategy is correct in pointing out the decline in Europe's share of global GDP, but the US is also on "the same path."

16:14:13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: We Europeans must defend ourselves, and we must rely on ourselves.

16:14:00

[Federal Reserve Governor Waller's Speech Draws Attention; Market Focuses on His Policy Stance] ⑴ The focus during the US session will be on Federal Reserve Governor Waller's speech regarding the economic outlook. He has maintained a dovish stance since the first half of the year, anticipating a weaker labor market and that inflation will peak around 3% due to tariffs. ⑵ His predictions have been largely accurate for a long time, which is why the market is paying close attention to his views. ⑶ He is also a potential candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, but unlike Warsh and Hassett, he is highly respected among his Fed colleagues and is more likely to persuade other members to support his position.

16:12:46

[European Session Focuses on UK Inflation Data; Market Expectations Lean Towards Dovishness Ahead of Bank of England Decision] ⑴ The main focus of the European session is the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data was significantly weaker than expected, putting downward pressure on the pound and boosting the UK stock market. ⑵ The market widely expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates by 25 basis points tomorrow, lowering the benchmark rate to 3.75%. However, following this week's weak employment and inflation data, the central bank's rhetoric may be more dovish. ⑶ Looking ahead, apart from the final reading of the Eurozone CPI and the German economic sentiment index, there are few other important data releases on the agenda. These data are not expected to change the ECB's policy stance, and the bank is expected to maintain its current stance in tomorrow's monetary policy decision.

16:11:38

[Hong Kong Stocks Close Higher, Technology and Aviation Sectors Lead Gains] ⑴ At the close of trading in Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.92%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 1.03%. The Hong Kong Technology ETF rose 1.08%, and the Hang Seng Stock Connect ETF rose 0.96%. ⑵ In terms of sectors, passenger airlines and hotel and resort real estate investment trusts led the gains; construction products and industrial groups led the declines. ⑶ In terms of individual stocks, China Southern Airlines rose 5.89%, Ganfeng Lithium rose 5.75%, China Life Insurance rose 4.31%, Lens Technology rose 4.18%, Minmetals Resources rose 4.04%, and Air China rose 4.02%; Liontech Holdings fell 6.13%, and Ark Health fell 6.23%; Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable rose 21.21%, and Yaojie Ankang-B rose 17.41%.

16:10:34

[UK gilt yields fall to multi-week lows] ⑴ The yield on 2-year UK gilts fell by about 6 basis points to 3.703%, the lowest level since November 26. ⑵ The yield on 10-year UK gilts fell by about 7 basis points to 4.448%, the lowest level since December 5.

16:09:57

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,310.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,308.36/ounce, up 0.15% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,341.90/ounce, up 0.22% on the day.

16:08:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1899.75/ounce, up 4.27% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1928.0/ounce, up 2.80% on the day.

16:08:11

[Germany Ifo Business Climate Survey Preview] ⑴ The German Ifo Institute will release its December business climate survey report at 17:00 Beijing time on Wednesday. ⑵ The market expects the Ifo Business Climate Index to rise slightly to 88.2 this month from 88.1 in November. The current situation assessment index is expected to rise slightly to 85.8 from 85.6, while the expectations index is expected to fall slightly to 90.5 from 90.6. ⑶ If the Ifo business survey data meets expectations, the downside for EUR/USD may be limited. If the data is stronger than expected, the euro may be boosted, which could reinforce the cautious market sentiment triggered by previous hints from ECB officials that interest rate cuts may not be necessary in 2026. Traders may also focus on the Eurozone's core harmonized consumer price index data later in the day. ⑷ EUR/USD is trading near a low of 1.1710. However, as the pair remains within an upward channel, the bullish bias still dominates. In addition, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is above 50, reinforcing the bullish bias. The currency pair may approach 1.1803, the high reached on December 16th, the highest level since September 24th. On the downside, near-term support lies at the nine-day exponential moving average of 1.1701, which coincides with the psychological level of 1.1700. Further declines could see the pair test the 50-day exponential moving average at 1.1635.

16:08:03

Did the Fed bet right? A report reveals: the job market is indeed in "recession". Details>

16:04:41

Bank of Thailand: Interest rates cannot solve structural problems

16:04:24

Data from the Ministry of Finance shows that from January to November, national government fund budget revenue totaled 4.0274 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.9%. Breaking it down by central and local governments, central government fund budget revenue was 393.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.6%; local government fund budget revenue was 3.6336 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.5%, of which revenue from the transfer of state-owned land use rights was 2.9119 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 10.7%.

16:03:56

Today, the National Health Commission issued a public notice soliciting opinions on the "Draft Amendments to the Blood Donation Law of the People's Republic of China." The draft currently contains 60 articles, an increase of 36 articles compared to the current 24 articles in the original Blood Donation Law. The draft scientifically adjusts the age and intervals for blood donors. The recommended age range for blood donors has been revised from 18 to 55 years old to 18 to 65 years old, provided that citizens meet health requirements and donate blood voluntarily. Blood banks are prohibited from collecting more than 400 ml of whole blood from each donor, and the interval between two whole blood donations has been revised from no less than six months to no less than ninety days. Blood donors have the right to receive commendations and awards. Relevant units should support and incentivize citizens who participate in voluntary blood donation, and may provide appropriate subsidies. Employers can arrange rest periods for blood donors based on actual circumstances. Blood donors are exempt from paying blood cost fees, and their spouses, parents, and children are exempt from or have reduced blood cost fees when using blood clinically. While ensuring the availability of blood for emergency use, medical institutions and blood banks should prioritize the clinical blood use of blood donors and their spouses, parents, and children. (CCTV News)

16:03:22

From January to November, corporate income tax totaled 4.0234 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%. Individual income tax totaled 1.4689 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.5%. Imported goods value-added tax and consumption tax totaled 1.652 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.7%. Customs duties totaled 214.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 3.2%. Export tax rebates totaled 1.9038 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%. Vehicle purchase tax totaled 181.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17.4%. Property tax totaled 471.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.8%. (Ministry of Finance)

16:02:43

South Africa's unadjusted CPI reading for November

Previous : 103.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 103.40

16:00:12

South Africa's core CPI monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : 0.10%

Neutral

Published Value 0.10%

16:00:12

South Africa's CPI monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : 0%

Published Value -0.10%

16:00:12

南非 11月核心CPI年率

Previous : 3.10% Forecast : 3.20%

Neutral

Published Value 3.20%

16:00:11

South Africa's CPI annual rate in November

Previous : 3.60% Forecast : 3.60%

Published Value 3.50%

15:59:39

The Ministry of Finance reported that stamp duty totaled 404.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27%. Of this, securities transaction stamp duty amounted to 185.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 70.7%, and property tax reached 471.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.8%.

15:59:39

[British Inflation Falls Short of Expectations, Pound Weakens] ⑴ The pound fell sharply against the dollar to around 1.33 after UK inflation data fell significantly short of expectations, reinforcing market expectations that the Bank of England would cut interest rates on Thursday. ⑵ The annual inflation rate slowed to 3.2% in November, below the market expectation of 3.5% and the Bank of England's own forecast of 3.4%. Earlier this week, labor market data showed the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since 2021, while wage growth slowed, although the decline was less than expected. ⑶ Meanwhile, GDP data released last week showed the UK economy contracted for the second consecutive month in October. ⑷ Against this backdrop, the market widely expects the Bank of England to resume its easing cycle, cutting the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%, which would be the lowest level since 2022. The Bank of England had previously kept interest rates unchanged in September and November. ⑸ Current market pricing indicates a cumulative interest rate cut of approximately 66 basis points by 2026, compared to an expectation of 58 basis points before the release of the Consumer Price Index.

15:59:02

[Bank Indonesia Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged for Third Consecutive Meeting] ⑴ At its December policy meeting, Bank Indonesia kept its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% for the third consecutive time, in line with market expectations. This move aims to support the rupiah exchange rate despite signs of slowing economic growth. ⑵ This decision follows a cumulative 150 basis point rate cut since September of last year, aimed at supporting economic growth and bringing interest rates to their lowest level since October 2022. ⑶ This decision reflects the central bank's view that, supported by measures to stabilize the rupiah and sustain economic growth, inflation in 2025-2026 will remain within the target range of 2.5% plus or minus 1 percentage point. ⑷ Latest data shows that GDP grew by 5.04% year-on-year in the third quarter, a slowdown from the two-year high reached in the second quarter; while the annual inflation rate in November slowed to 2.72% from an 18-month high of 2.86% in October, remaining within the central bank's target range. ⑸ Bank Indonesia stated that there is still room for rate cuts in a low-inflation environment, but the timing and magnitude will depend on the situation.

15:52:58

Louvre staff continue their strike due to working conditions.

15:48:04

Bank of Thailand: The Thai baht has appreciated too rapidly, exceeding its fundamental support.

15:43:34

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1899.95/ounce, up 4.28% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1929.1/ounce, up 2.86% on the day.

15:43:10

The Governor of Central Bank Indonesia announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will reduce its incentives for lending to priority sectors from 5 percentage points to a maximum of 4.5 percentage points, while the total liquidity incentives will remain at a maximum of 5.5 percentage points to encourage lending to priority sectors and lower loan interest rates.

15:42:14

European Clearing Bank: Proactively prepared for all scenarios, confident that significant risks will be properly managed.

15:41:20

[Two Departments: Establishing a Unified National Electricity Market Evaluation System] The General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission and the General Office of the National Energy Administration issued a notice on establishing a unified national electricity market evaluation system. The unified national electricity market evaluation should be conducted through multi-dimensional comprehensive evaluation based on market development, focusing on four key aspects: electricity market operation effectiveness, market role, sustainable development of operating entities, and the sufficiency of market competition. A unified national electricity market evaluation will be organized starting in 2026, and market evaluation standards will be formulated. Local governments are encouraged to conduct electricity market evaluations according to their specific circumstances and needs. Market operating institutions are encouraged to fully leverage their advantages, conduct quantitative market evaluations, and promptly identify and report issues related to electricity market construction and operation.

15:40:54

[Guangzhou Ports See Over 136% Increase in Visa-Free Foreigners, Boosting Inbound Tourism Consumption] December 17th marked the first anniversary of my country's 240-hour visa-free transit policy. According to the Guangzhou Border Inspection Station, as of 00:00 on December 17th, approximately 24,000 eligible foreigners have entered China visa-free through its ports since the policy's implementation, representing a 136.15% year-on-year increase. Among visa-free travelers, those from Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom constitute a significant proportion, with tourism being their primary purpose for visiting China. (Xinhua News Agency)

15:40:41

Euroclear: Fitch's downgrade indicates that the Ukraine compensation loan "needs greater clarity and more detail."

15:38:08

Bank of Thailand: Stronger baht impacts exporters

15:37:56

The Bank of Thailand expects 4.4 million Chinese tourists to visit Thailand this year and 6 million by 2026.

15:37:32

Indonesian central bank governor: We will strengthen macro-prudential easing policies, including encouraging banks to lower lending rates.

15:37:00

The Governor of Central Bank Indonesia stated that this move aims to maintain the stability of the Indonesian rupiah exchange rate during a period of global economic uncertainty. It will continue to strengthen the transmission mechanism of past monetary easing policies, assess the scope for further interest rate cuts, and consider the necessity of keeping the inflation rate within the target range in 2026 and supporting GDP growth.

15:36:07

The euro has surged, so why are traders quietly reducing their positions? Two major concerns are at play. Details>

15:35:36

Indonesia's loan facility interest rate for December

Previous : 5.50% Forecast : 5.50%

Neutral

Published Value 5.50%

15:35:30

Indonesia's deposit instrument interest rate for December

Previous : 3.75% Forecast : 3.75%

Neutral

Published Value 3.75%

15:35:22

The 7-day reverse repo rate in Indonesia on December 7

Previous : 4.75% Forecast : 4.75%

Neutral

Published Value 4.75%

15:34:24

Following the release of the UK CPI data, the UK interest rate futures market has almost fully priced in a 25 basis point rate cut by the Bank of England on Thursday. A 65 basis point cut is expected by the end of 2026 (up from 58 basis points before the data release).

15:33:46

[Economists: Bank of Japan May Begin a Cycle of Rate Hikes at Approximately Every Six Months] 1. Many economists and market participants expect the Bank of Japan to begin a cycle of rate hikes at approximately every six months. JPMorgan economist Ayako Fujita agrees with this outlook, but she also emphasizes that the actual pace will depend in part on the government's macroeconomic stance. 2. Fujita points out that the market remains skeptical about the Bank of Japan's ability to advance monetary normalization without policy friction with the government. One possible scenario is that the continued depreciation of the yen will continue to be a reason supporting rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, a logic that may persist into next year. She states that how Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda responds to and addresses market concerns about "central bank-government policy coordination" at the upcoming meeting will also be a key point to watch.

15:31:56

The Bank of Thailand projects that the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand will reach 33 million in 2025 (33 million in October) and 35 million in 2026 (35 million in October).

15:31:39

The Bank of Thailand projects exports to grow by 12.0% in 2025 (up from a 10% forecast in October) and by 0.6% in 2026 (up from a 1.0% decline in October).

15:31:06

Indonesian central bank governor: Loan growth is expected to be close to the lower end of the 8%-11% range by 2025.

15:27:39

[Lan Fo'an Meets with World Bank President Andrew Palmers] On December 9, 2025, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an met with World Bank President Andrew Palmers, who was in Beijing to attend the "1+10" Dialogue. They exchanged views on the macroeconomic situation, cooperation between China and the World Bank, and other issues of common concern. (Ministry of Finance)

15:27:23

A Honda spokesperson said that due to a semiconductor shortage, its Yoshiki and Suzuka car plants will suspend operations from January 5 to 6 next year.

15:27:11

According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in November, automobile production and sales reached 3.532 million and 3.429 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 2.8% and 3.4%. From January to November, automobile production and sales reached 31.231 million and 31.127 million units respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 11.9% and 11.4%.

15:25:02

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,320.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,319.98/ounce, up 0.42% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,350.60/ounce, up 0.42% on the day.

15:23:04

[National Teacher Management Information System Upgraded and Launched Today] Today, the National Teacher Management Information System (hereinafter referred to as the Teacher System) was upgraded and launched. The upgrade and launch of the National Teacher Management Information System marks a new stage in the refinement, scientification, and intelligence of teacher management and services in my country. The Ministry of Education will, based on the new requirements of building a strong education nation, continuously upgrade the system's functions, deepen the construction and application of teacher big data, and promote the deep integration of the Teacher System with teacher professional work, providing solid support for building a high-level teaching force. (CCTV News)

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