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15:22:14

[UK Inflation Falls to Eight-Month Low in November] 1. UK inflation slowed to 3.2% in November, the lowest level in eight months, and the decline exceeded market expectations. This key data paves the way for the Bank of England to cut interest rates for the fourth time this year at its meeting this Thursday. 2. Data from the UK Office for National Statistics showed that the year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell from 3.6% in October, not only below the 3.5% generally expected by economists, but also below the Bank of England's previous forecast for the fourth quarter. The significant cooling of the inflation rate, combined with recent signs of weakness in the labor market, has strengthened market expectations that the central bank will shift to an easing monetary policy. At the last meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep interest rates unchanged by a narrow 5-4 vote. A close vote is expected again at this meeting, but Governor Andrew Bailey may change his stance and support a rate cut.

15:21:39

Central Bank Indonesia believes it is necessary to strengthen the transmission mechanism of monetary policy to lending rates.

15:21:21

Yen at a Crossroads: Strong Data Supports BOJ Rate Hike, But "Neutral" Commitment May Limit Bullish Gains Details>

15:20:30

Central Bank Indonesia: To encourage banks to lower lending rates, the reserve requirement incentive program (KLM) will be increased from 50 basis points to 1 percentage point per year.

15:19:04

Central Bank Indonesia: Core inflation is expected to remain low in 2026. As of December 16, we have purchased 241.99 trillion Indonesian Rupiah government bonds in the secondary market, including debt conversion.

15:16:45

Wells Fargo increases its expectation of a Fed rate cut in 2026. ⑴ October nonfarm payrolls fell by 105,000, mainly due to the end of the federal government's delayed resignation program; even excluding the federal sector, job growth was only 57,000. ⑵ November nonfarm payrolls increased by 64,000, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, a new high since the end of the pandemic. ⑶ Wage growth slowed to an annualized rate of 3.5%, the lowest level since 2021. ⑷ If November and December CPI data, as well as the December jobs report, are lower than expected, the likelihood of a rate cut will increase. ⑸ The base case is two 25-basis-point rate cuts at the March and June FOMC meetings in the first half of 2026, with the possibility of further rate cuts.

15:16:28

Central Bank of Indonesia: Inflation rate expected to fall within target range in 2026

15:16:11

The Japan Tourism Agency reported a 10.4% year-on-year increase in the number of tourists visiting Japan in November. The number of overseas business and leisure travelers entering Japan that month reached 3.52 million. The agency projects that the total number of inbound tourists will exceed 39 million by 2025. As of the end of November, the number of registered visitors had already surpassed the record 36.87 million set in 2024.

15:14:57

Central Bank Indonesia: The Indonesian rupiah is expected to remain stable, supported by attractive asset yields, low inflation, and a positive economic outlook.

15:13:34

Central Bank Indonesia: The Indonesian rupiah's exchange rate trend is largely in line with other currencies in the region, and the rupiah is supported by central bank intervention.

15:13:06

The Bank of Thailand anticipates that private consumption in Thailand will slow as incomes decline, and merchandise exports will begin to feel the impact of US trade policies. Overall inflation will remain subdued, primarily driven by energy and food prices.

15:12:05

The Governor of Central Bank Indonesia predicts that the current account balance as a percentage of GDP will be between +0.1% and -0.7% by 2025.

15:11:44

[Bank Indonesia's Economic Growth Forecasts for This Year and Next] ⑴ The Governor of Bank Indonesia stated that GDP growth is expected to remain between 4.7% and 5.5% in 2025. ⑵ GDP growth is expected to remain between 4.9% and 5.7% in 2026.

15:11:29

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Copper

Previous : 3558 Forecast : -

Published Value -907

15:11:29

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Zinc

Previous : 431 Forecast : -

Published Value -3265

15:11:27

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Aluminum

Previous : -625 Forecast : -

Published Value -625

15:11:26

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Silver

Previous : 32901 Forecast : -

Published Value 21209

15:11:22

Daily warehouse receipt changes on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Nickel

Previous : 821 Forecast : -

Published Value -432

15:11:20

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th, China - Tin

Previous : 131 Forecast : -

Published Value 34

15:11:17

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Alumina

Previous : -2394 Forecast : -

Published Value -9613

15:11:15

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Wire Rods

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:13

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Hot-rolled coil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:11

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th, China - Stainless Steel

Previous : -616 Forecast : -

Published Value -1156

15:11:10

Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Fuel oil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:08

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Petroleum Asphalt

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:06

Daily warehouse receipt changes on the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China -20 # rubber

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:04

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Pulp

Previous : -4993 Forecast : -

Published Value -3566

15:11:02

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Natural Rubber

Previous : 11300 Forecast : -

Published Value 2900

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Daily warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - crude oil

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:11:01

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Gold

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 420

15:11:01

Daily Warehouse receipt changes of the Shanghai Futures Exchange on December 17th in China - Rebar

Previous : 21157 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

15:09:54

[Bank of Thailand Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points to 1.25% as Expected] ⑴ The Bank of Thailand cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% at its December policy meeting, in line with market expectations. ⑵ To address the impact of US tariffs, high household debt, and the strengthening of the Thai baht on the weak economy, the central bank has cut key interest rates five times in the past year, totaling 125 basis points. ⑶ This rate cut brings the interest rate to its lowest level since December 2022.

15:09:50

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1907.57/ounce, up 4.70% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1942.3/ounce, up 3.56% on the day.

15:09:25

[UK November Inflation Unexpectedly Slows, Strengthening Expectations of a Bank of England Rate Cut] ⑴ The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-on-year in November, lower than the expected 3.5% and the previous reading of 3.6%. The core CPI rose 3.2% year-on-year, lower than the expected 3.4% and the previous reading of 3.4%, the lowest since January. ⑵ This data unexpectedly fell short of expectations, especially core inflation. This will solidify market expectations for a Bank of England rate cut this week and may pressure the central bank to consider further rate cuts in the future, provided it can begin to signal that inflation will continue to decline next year. ⑶ After the data release, the pound fell 0.6% against the dollar, from 1.3377 before the data release to 1.3345. ⑷ The breakdown data showed that the sharp decline in inflation was mainly due to food price inflation slowing from 4.9% in October to 4.2% in November. ⑸ In addition, goods inflation also slowed from 2.6% to 2.1%, as "Black Friday" discounts led to a 0.3% month-on-month decline in clothing and footwear prices and a 0.6% year-on-year decline. In contrast, clothing and footwear prices rose 0.6% month-on-month in November 2024, suggesting that the Black Friday discounts may have had a greater impact on lowering prices. (6) Service sector inflation, however, decreased slightly from 4.6% in October to 4.5% in November.

15:09:03

[Branch Governor of Indonesia Says High Global Uncertainty Requires Policy Support for Domestic Demand] ⑴ The Governor of Bank Indonesia stated that looking ahead, uncertainty is expected to remain high. The persistently high US dollar index has limited capital inflows into emerging markets. ⑵ Bank Indonesia anticipates even more limited room for easing the federal funds rate next year. Affected by US tariff policies, global economic growth is expected to slow to 3% in 2026. ⑶ The Governor of Bank Indonesia pointed out that domestic economic growth has recovered, but policy support is still needed to unleash its growth potential.

15:07:58

[Bank of Thailand Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%, Pledges to Maintain Easing] ⑴ The Bank of Thailand (BOT) cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, in line with market expectations. The committee unanimously voted to cut the rate. ⑵ The BOT stated that monetary policy should remain accommodative to support economic recovery and is prepared to adjust its stance based on evolving economic and inflation prospects. ⑶ The BOT noted that economic growth is expected to slow, and inflation is expected to return to the target level in the first half of 2027. Medium-term inflation expectations have declined slightly but remain within the target range, with low deflation risks. ⑷ The BOT stated that it will consider foreign exchange measures to alleviate upward pressure on the baht. ⑸ Market reaction: The baht maintained its earlier gains against the US dollar, while the benchmark Thai stock index remained largely unchanged after the BOT decision, currently down 0.2%.

15:07:27

The monthly rate of the UK's services sector CPI in November

Previous : 0.20% Forecast : 0%

Published Value -0.20%

15:07:26

The year-on-year rate of the UK's services sector CPI in November

Previous : 4.50% Forecast : 4.50%

Published Value 4.40%

15:06:50

The Governor of Central Bank Indonesia stated that global economic growth is expected to slow to 3% by 2026 due to the impact of US tariff policies.

15:06:22

The Bank of Thailand is considering exchange rate measures to ease upward pressure on the baht; the risk of deflation is low, and the inflation rate is expected to return to target in the first half of 2027.

15:05:44

The UK's unadjusted input PPI monthly rate for November

Previous : -0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.30%

15:05:12

The UK's unadjusted input PPI monthly rate for November

Previous : -0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.30%

15:05:04

The UK's unadjusted core output PPI monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 0%

15:04:46

The UK's unadjusted core output PPI year-on-year rate for November

Previous : 3.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.50%

15:04:12

The UK's unadjusted Producer price Index (PPI) monthly rate for November

Previous : 0% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.10%

15:04:05

Bank of Thailand: Medium-term inflation expectations have declined slightly but remain stable within the target range.

15:03:47

Following the data release, the pound fell 43 points against the dollar from 1.3383 (-0.27%) to 1.3340 (-0.59%).

15:03:41

The UK's unadjusted Producer price index (PPI) year-on-year rate for November

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.10%

15:02:50

Bank of Thailand: Ready to adjust monetary policy stance according to evolving economic and inflation prospects

15:02:21

The UK's unadjusted CPI reading for November

Previous : 139.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 139.50

15:01:51

The UK's unadjusted Producer price index (PPI) year-on-year rate for November

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.10%

15:01:29

The UK's unadjusted CPI reading for November

Previous : 139.80 Forecast : -

Published Value 139.50

15:01:23

The UK's unadjusted Producer price index (PPI) year-on-year rate for November

Previous : 3.60% Forecast : 3.50%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value 3.40%

15:01:09

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3870.28 points, up 1.19%; the CSI 300 Index closed at 4579.88 points, up 1.83%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13224.51 points, up 2.40%; the ChiNext Index closed at 3175.91 points, up 3.39%; and the SME Composite Index closed at 13985.03 points, up 1.62%.

15:00:49

The UK's November CPI fell 0.2% month-on-month, the largest drop since July 2024. The UK's November Retail Price Index fell 0.5% month-on-month, the largest drop since July 2023.

15:00:14

The monthly rate of the core retail price index in the UK for November

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.40%

15:00:13

South Africa's leading indicators for October

Previous : 114.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 116.70

15:00:13

The monthly rate of the UK's retail price index for November

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : 0%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value -0.50%

15:00:12

The monthly rate of the core retail price index in the UK for November

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.50%

15:00:10

The monthly rate of core CPI in the UK for November

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : 0.10%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value -0.20%

15:00:08

The monthly rate of the UK's retail price index for November

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : 0%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value -0.40%

15:00:08

The annual rate of the core retail price index in the UK for November

Previous : 4.20% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.70%

15:00:07

The UK's retail price index for November

Previous : 407.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 405.60

15:00:06

The annual rate of the UK's retail price index in November

Previous : 4.30% Forecast : 4.20%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value 3.80%

15:00:06

The core CPI annual rate in the UK for November

Previous : 3.40% Forecast : 3.40%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value 3.20%

15:00:05

The UK's CPI monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.40% Forecast : 0%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value -0.20%

15:00:04

The year-on-year rate of the UK's CPI in November

Previous : 3.60% Forecast : 3.50%

美元

英镑金银

Published Value 3.20%

15:00:03

The policy interest rate of the central bank of Thailand on December 17th

Previous : 1.50% Forecast : 1.25%

Neutral

Published Value 1.25%

14:58:33

Santander CIB economists believe the ECB's rate-cutting cycle may have ended, but with inflation risks still tilted to the downside in the first half of 2026, the door remains open for further rate cuts. The ECB is unlikely to raise rates in the second half of 2026, but the probability of a rate hike in 2027 increases, as economic activity and inflationary pressures are expected to rise in the second half of 2026, and especially in 2027.

14:57:54

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe: Japan did not experience a triple sell-off of the yen, Japanese government bonds, and stocks.

14:57:26

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering its first issuance of dim sum bonds.

14:57:09

[Hainan Free Trade Port to Officially Close, Qiongzhou Strait Sees Surge in Passenger and Freight Volumes] On December 18th, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch its island-wide customs closure. As a vital waterway connecting Guangdong and Hainan, the Qiongzhou Strait's shipping safety and efficiency directly impact the smooth implementation of the closure. According to the Zhanjiang Maritime Safety Administration, with the closure approaching, passenger and freight volume across the Qiongzhou Strait is experiencing a pre-opening surge. Data shows that in early December this year, the number of passenger and vehicle ferries departing across the Qiongzhou Strait increased by 9%, 23%, and 18% respectively compared to early November, with new energy vehicle transport volume increasing by 27%. It is predicted that during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, the Qiongzhou Strait will see 4.97 million passengers and 1.16 million vehicles, a significant increase compared to previous years. Simultaneously, the proportion of new energy vehicles in ferry services continues to climb, expected to reach 28% during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season, with a daily ferry volume of 6,200 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 100%. (CCTV News)

14:56:08

Toshihiro Nagahama, a private member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, stated that if the Bank of Japan raises interest rates this week, it may be to counter the weakness of the yen, as a weaker yen would diminish the effectiveness of government measures to mitigate the impact of rising living costs.

14:55:58

Toshihiro Nagahama, a private member of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, Japan: The Bank of Japan's monetary policy seems to be heavily influenced by foreign exchange trends.

14:49:23

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe: If inflation stabilizes at around 2%, we don't need to worry too much about rising living costs next year.

14:48:48

[Moody's: US GDP Exceeds $30 Trillion] 1. According to data from Moody's Analytics (as of October 2025), the US GDP has exceeded $30 trillion. California (14.5%), Texas (9.4%), New York (7.9%), and Florida (5.8%) collectively account for over 37% of the GDP. These states are also the most populous in the US, directly impacting their local economic size and output. 2. California alone accounts for 14.5% of the state's GDP, exceeding $4 trillion. This economic scale is equivalent to the world's fifth-largest economy, with real estate and finance being the main drivers of its economic output.

14:48:17

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (December 17, 2025) Details>

14:46:51

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe: As the rise in energy and food costs slows, Japan's inflation rate may slow down, and may even fall below 2%.

14:45:32

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (December 17, 2025) Details>

14:44:13

[Bank of Japan May Raise Rates to 30-Year High, Pledges Continued Tightening but Pace Uncertain] 1. The Bank of Japan is expected to announce a rate hike on Friday, raising the short-term policy rate from the current 0.5% to 0.75%, reaching its highest level in 30 years. This move would mark the central bank ending the year with two rate hikes, despite pressure from US tariffs and policy uncertainty arising from the inauguration of a dovish new prime minister. 2. Sources indicate that the Bank of Japan is expected to pledge to continue raising borrowing costs, but will not explicitly commit to the pace and speed of subsequent rate hikes. This decision reflects the central bank's growing confidence in a virtuous cycle between domestic wages and inflation, believing that the economy has the conditions to sustain a steady rise in prices.

14:42:34

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor and Government Policy Task Force member Masazumi Wakatabe: Predicting a potential "Tesla shock" to Japan is an overreaction, as inflation has likely peaked at current levels, Japan's fiscal situation is sound, and businesses have ample savings.

14:40:25

[Bank of Korea Warns: Continued Weakness Could Push Inflation Higher Than Expected Next Year] 1. The Bank of Korea (BOK) warned on Wednesday that continued weakness in the won could push up inflation next year, exceeding current forecasts. In its semi-annual inflation report, the BOK stated that if the dollar-won exchange rate remains at around 1470 won throughout 2026, consumer price increases could rise to 2% to 2.5%. 2. This warning comes as the won is nearing a 16-year low. On Wednesday, the won depreciated 0.5% against the dollar to 1480.4 won. The BOK believes that prolonged currency weakness will have a "spillover effect" on consumer prices, exacerbating imported inflationary pressures. 3. Furthermore, BOK Governor Lee Chang-yong addressed market stability. He stated that the BOK will ensure that the outflow of dollars triggered by the $350 billion investment fund resulting from the US-Korea trade agreement does not harm the stability of the foreign exchange market. At the same time, he reiterated his call for the National Pension Service, a major market participant, to make greater use of currency hedging tools when increasing overseas investments in order to alleviate pressure on the Korean won exchange rate.

14:36:53

State Street Investment Management: Japanese government bonds may present an "interesting" opportunity in 2026. The interest rate hike cycle is clearly nearing its end, coupled with the possibility that Japanese banks may utilize their massive cash reserves, which could be a catalyst for the performance of Japanese government bonds, especially for the middle section of the yield curve.

14:36:43

[EUR/USD weakens to around 1.1730 due to ECB rate stagnation expectations] 1. EUR/USD fell to around 1.1730 during the Asian and European sessions on Wednesday (December 17), a drop of about 0.20%, influenced by rising demand for the US dollar. However, the potential downside for major currency pairs may be limited as the market increasingly accepts the view that the ECB has completed its rate-cutting cycle. The market widely expects the ECB to keep interest rates unchanged at its December meeting on Thursday. Since July, the central bank has consistently maintained its key deposit rate at 2%. 2. Across the Atlantic, the November US jobs report was mixed: on the one hand, it showed that the labor market remained relatively resilient, but on the other hand, it also showed signs of slowing down, which may drag the dollar down, thus providing support for the EUR/USD pair. US non-farm payrolls increased by 64,000 in November, better than the market expectation of 50,000. At the same time, the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.6% in November from 4.4% in October. 3. Observing the daily chart, the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA) is gradually rising to 1.1601. The current exchange rate is stable above this moving average, maintaining a bullish bias. The Bollinger Band middle line (i.e., the 20-period moving average) has moved up to around 1.1639, providing shallow support for the exchange rate during pullbacks. Currently, the price is approaching the upper Bollinger Band, and the Bollinger Bands are expanding, indicating that bullish pressure is solid against the backdrop of rising volatility. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is around 65, showing strong bullish momentum and has not yet entered the overbought zone. 4. The near-term resistance level is seen at the upper Bollinger Band at 1.1788, while the support level is set at the middle Bollinger Band at 1.1639 and the 100-day EMA at 1.1601. If the exchange rate can effectively break through the upper Bollinger Band resistance level, it is expected to continue its upward trend; conversely, if it fails to overcome this resistance, the exchange rate will continue to be constrained by the current resistance and may pull back to test the support level.

14:35:28

[Investors Bet on RBA Rate Hike to 3.6% Before June, Investment Bank Forecasts Diverge] 1. Investors generally bet that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will have to raise the cash rate to 3.6% by June next year to address persistent inflationary pressures. 2. However, significant divergences have emerged in policy forecasts among major investment banks. Analysts at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and the National Australia Bank (NAB) both revised their forecasts this week, now predicting a rate hike in February next year. In contrast, Westpac Bank maintains its view that rates will remain unchanged. 3. Westpac's Head of Economics, Lucie Ellis, stated clearly in a report: "We believe it is too early to talk about a rate hike." She further explained: "While we cannot rule out the possibility that a further deterioration in recent inflation data could unsettle the central bank and trigger a near-term rate hike, we believe this is not the most likely outcome."

14:35:00

Local authorities said the drone debris crashed within the area of an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, and the fire was quickly extinguished.

14:34:14

[White House Rejects Vanity Fair Interview as Inaccurate] On December 16, local time, Vanity Fair published an interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, based on interviews conducted by veteran political journalist Chris Whipple over the past year. In the interview, Wiles claimed that President Trump has an "alcoholic personality," Vice President Vance is a "conspiracy theorist," White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is a "right-wing fanatic," and Musk is a "weirdo." Following the publication of the article, Wiles quickly refuted it, calling the report "malicious and malicious." On the same day, White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that this was a "case of dishonest reporting," adding that "the reporter quoted the White House Chief of Staff out of context, completely omitting the context of these conversations." Levitt also stated that Trump will deliver a national address at 9 PM Eastern Time on December 17, focusing on the achievements of the past 11 months and plans for the next three years. (CCTV)

14:31:55

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.99/ounce, up 0.65% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,360.70/ounce, up 0.66% on the day.

14:30:50

[International Energy Agency: Global Coal Demand to Reach Record High in 2025] 1. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that global coal demand will reach a record high in 2025, but is expected to decline by 2030 as renewable energy, nuclear power, and abundant natural gas will squeeze coal's dominance in power generation. While weaning the world off coal is seen as key to achieving global climate goals, coal remains the largest single fuel source for global power generation. 2. The IEA's 2025 Coal Report indicates that coal demand is projected to grow by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85 billion tons. "Looking ahead, we believe global coal demand will plateau and decline very slowly by 2030," said Keisuke Sadamori, head of the IEA's Energy Markets and Security Department, at a press conference. 3. Despite a different trend in 2025, the forecast is largely unchanged from last year's outlook. India's coal consumption saw its third decline in 50 years as heavy rainfall increased hydropower supply and dampened electricity demand.

14:25:16

Oil Prices Rebound Over 1.5% on Geopolitical Risks; Trump's Lockdown Order Sparks Supply Concerns 1. International oil prices rose more than 1.5% on Wednesday, with WTI crude rising as much as 1.74% to $56.09 per barrel and Brent crude rising as much as $1.72 to $59.856 per barrel. US President Trump ordered a "complete and thorough" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. This move, against the backdrop of weak global demand prospects, has triggered new geopolitical tensions and brought uncertainty to the oil market. 2. Trump announced the blockade order late Tuesday, stating that he had designated the Venezuelan rulers as a "foreign terrorist organization." A US oil trader estimated that this move could affect 400,000-500,000 barrels of oil supply per day, pushing oil prices up by $1-2 per barrel. 3. However, Asian oil traders pointed out that Wednesday's price increase was also driven by a recovery in buying in the futures market after it fell below $60 per barrel the previous day. One trader stated, "Today's prices were mainly driven by sentiment surrounding Venezuelan news, but overall, Venezuela's exports account for a small share of global supply. Given that the market focus remains on the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, oil prices still face downside risks." Another trader believes this rally may be unsustainable, stating, "This could be a good opportunity to establish short positions." Currently, although many oil tankers operating in Venezuela are sanctioned, some vessels transporting Venezuelan oil, as well as Iranian and Russian crude, remain outside the sanctions. Furthermore, Chevron can continue to transport Venezuelan crude to the United States using tankers previously chartered under US government authorization. Analysts point out that while the overall oil market supply is currently ample, a prolonged blockade could drive crude oil prices further up.

14:23:28

Belarus had a current account surplus of $346.3 million in the third quarter.

14:23:10

[HSBC Points to Strong Australian Public Spending Growth, Government's "Sharp Slowdown" Target Shows "Ambitiousness"] 1. A recent analysis by HSBC points out that the Australian government's forecast of a significant slowdown in public spending appears "ambitious," showing a clear gap between the actual data and the strong growth trend. 2. HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham, citing Treasury data, stated that in the fiscal year ending June 2026, Australia's real public spending is expected to grow by 4.5%, exceeding expectations and demonstrating continued expansionary momentum. In contrast, the government's official forecast for the next fiscal year is a sharp slowdown to 0.3%, which, if realized, would be the weakest public spending growth in the country in over a decade. Analysts believe that achieving such a sharp slowdown target will be challenging given the continued strong spending.

14:19:30

[Hungarian Foreign Minister: Seizure of Russian Assets Could Cause European Economic Collapse] Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó stated that the seizure of Russian assets could undermine confidence in the entire European investment environment and lead to the collapse of the European economy. Szijjártó said, "The Russian central bank holds assets and funds in Belgium. It is obvious that if these assets are seized by the EU, this will destroy global confidence in the Belgian market, and consequently, confidence in the EU financial markets and even the European economy. If confidence in the European economy and investment environment disappears, it could very well lead to the collapse of the European economy."

14:13:39

[Tencent HY WorldPlay 1.5 Officially Released] Tencent HY WorldPlay 1.5 was officially released today. According to reports, users can create their own interactive worlds simply by inputting text descriptions or images. WorldPlay 1.5 is the first open-source release of the industry's most systematic and comprehensive real-time world model framework, covering the entire chain and all stages from data, training, streaming inference deployment, and proposes algorithm modules such as memory reconstruction, long context distillation, and 3D-based autoregressive diffusion model reinforcement learning.

14:12:23

The euro just touched the 182.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 182.00, up 0.16% on the day.

14:11:52

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on the 17th that 24-year-old Navid, the suspect in the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney on the 14th, faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder. (Xinhua)

14:11:29

Is the Russia-Ukraine conflict heading towards a "Berlin Wall moment"? The US reveals a peace plan reached, and EU-Russia relations face restructuring. Details>

14:07:11

Japanese government member Nagahama: The Takaichi Sanae government's economic policy will focus on using fiscal policy to promote the supply side of the economy, with monetary policy playing a supporting role.

14:06:03

[Singapore's Non-Oil Export Growth Faces Significant Pressure in 2026] 1. According to a recent report by United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore's non-oil domestic export growth is expected to slow significantly in 2026. The bank's economists predict that the export growth rate will drop sharply from 4.7% in 2025 to 1.2% in 2026. 2. The report points out that the slowdown is mainly affected by two factors: firstly, the lagged effects of US tariff policies are beginning to emerge; secondly, the high base effect, especially from the third quarter of 2026, will severely drag down the currently strong electronics exports. This year, driven by a surge in global capital expenditure on artificial intelligence, electronics exports have been the main growth driver.

14:01:47

The STAR Market 50 Index extended its gains to 2% in the afternoon; among its constituent stocks, Shengyi Electronics rose over 10%, and Jinghe Integrated Circuits rose over 8%.

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4338.44	5.83 (0.13%)
XAG	67.154	1.692 (2.58%)
CONC	56.57	0.57 (1.02%)
OILC	60.49	0.77 (1.29%)
USD	98.693	0.253 (0.26%)
EURUSD	1.1713	-0.0009 (-0.08%)
GBPUSD	1.3377	-0.0002 (-0.02%)
USDCNH	7.0335	0.0022 (0.03%)

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