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2025-12-20

14:01:22

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global coal demand will reach a record high of 8.85 billion tons in 2025.

14:01:12

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13200.00 mark, currently trading at 13200.49, up 2.21% on the day.

14:01:12

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 49,536.88 points today, up 0.31%.

14:00:41

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15200.00 mark, currently trading at 15203.00, up 1.51% on the day.

14:00:06

[Airbus Delivers 800th A320 Family Aircraft in China] The Airbus A320 Family Asia Final Assembly Line in Tianjin officially delivered its 800th aircraft assembled in China. This Airbus A321neo aircraft, operated by Air China, features 12 business class seats and 186 economy class seats. The Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line, which began operation in 2008, is Airbus's first commercial aircraft production line outside of Europe. In October of this year, Airbus also officially opened its second A320 Family aircraft final assembly line in Tianjin, forming a layout of two single-aisle aircraft final assembly lines and one twin-aisle aircraft delivery center in Tianjin, further improving Airbus's global A320 Family aircraft production network consisting of 10 final assembly lines. (CCTV News)

13:59:22

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, last trading at $1909.90/oz, up 4.83% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are last trading at $1938.0/oz, up 3.33% on the day.

13:58:54

Fitch Ratings: New Zealand's proposed capital rules will not have an immediate impact on the rating.

13:58:20

The memory chip concept stocks rebounded after fluctuating. As of press time, Kaipei Cloud hit the 20% daily limit, while Juguang Technology, Defu Technology, Xice Testing, and Gu'ao Technology were among the top gainers.

13:58:07

A-share internet finance stocks saw a surge, with Compass Securities rising over 4%, followed by gains in Huatai Securities, Yinzhi Technology, Tonghuashun, Great Wisdom, and Eastmoney.

13:54:54

Azerbaijan's oil exports rose 2.7% to 22.1 million tons from January to November.

13:54:32

The three major A-share indices continued to strengthen in the afternoon, with the Shanghai Composite Index extending its gains to 1%, the ChiNext Index previously rising over 2%, and the Shenzhen Component Index rising 1.83%. Sectors such as computing power hardware, non-ferrous metals, lithium batteries, and insurance led the gains.

13:53:31

According to a report by Axios on March 15, the White House condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli military announced the killing of senior Hamas commander Raad Saad in Gaza City. US officials revealed that the White House sent Netanyahu a strongly worded private message emphasizing that the killing of the senior Hamas military commander violated the ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Trump. A senior US official said the White House told Netanyahu, "If you want to ruin your reputation by showing you're not adhering to the agreement, go ahead, but we won't allow you to ruin President Trump's reputation after the Gaza agreement."

13:49:44

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor and Government Advisory Committee member Masazumi Wakatabe: Given the neutral interest rate level, the Bank of Japan should avoid raising interest rates too early and over-adjusting monetary support measures. "Takashi Economics" inherits some elements from "Abenomics," but focuses more on strengthening the supply side of the economy.

13:48:00

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13100.00 mark and is currently trading at 13100.05, up 1.44% on the day.

13:47:20

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1920.02/ounce, up 5.38% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1944.0/ounce, up 3.65% on the day.

13:47:10

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 $4,371.00/ounce, up 0.89% on the day.

13:47:05

The South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy believes that Korea Zinc's smelter in the United States will help South Korea's supply chain.

13:46:41

The FTSE China A50 index futures rose 1.00% to 15127.00 on the day.

13:45:58

Qatar's consumer prices rose 1.38% year-on-year in November.

13:45:40

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,508.62, up 0.25% on the day.

13:45:12

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor and Government Advisor Masazumi Wakatabe: Japan must raise the neutral interest rate through fiscal policy and a growth strategy.

13:44:55

Berenberg upgraded Glencore's rating from "Hold" to "Buy" and raised its target price from 350 pence to 480 pence.

13:44:49

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15100.00 mark, currently trading at 15101.00, up 0.83% on the day.

13:43:32

A Counterpoint Research report predicts that memory prices, already up 50% in early 2025, will rise another 30% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and potentially another 20% in early 2026. A severe market distortion exists: to meet AI demands, suppliers are shifting production capacity to advanced chips, resulting in older LPDDR4 chips for consumer electronics (such as budget smartphones) becoming more expensive than advanced DDR5 or HBM3e memory for servers.

13:40:08

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $56.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $56.01/barrel, up 1.60% on the day.

13:39:27

The governor of the Bank of Korea said the National Pension Service should consider the impact of its investments on the macroeconomy.

13:36:08

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 $1939.7/oz, up 3.42% on the day.

13:34:58

Spot silver rose 4.00% on the day, closing at $66.27 per ounce; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $66.43 per ounce, up 4.91% on the day.

13:34:44

Australian police: Suspect in Bondi Beach attack faces 59 charges, including terrorism charges.

13:34:29

The yield on Japan's five-year government bonds rose 2 basis points to 1.45%.

13:31:57

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1900.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1900.60/ounce, up 4.32% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1929.2/ounce, up 2.86% on the day.

13:30:42

Kunal Shah, head of research at Nirmal Bang Commodities, stated that the silver market is experiencing a severe short squeeze, and we haven't seen a proper supply-side response after the US added silver to its list of critical minerals. Every country planning to enter the data center—artificial intelligence—needs more silver. Current trends could push silver towards $70 in the short term.

13:30:07

Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong: The National Pension's hedging strategies need to be made more flexible and its transparency reduced to curb herding behavior.

13:29:20

Lu Weibing, Partner and President of Xiaomi Group: In terms of user scale, Xiaomi's global monthly active users reached 742 million; in terms of hardware ecosystem, the number of connected devices on Xiaomi's AIoT platform reached 1.04 billion, and the number of hardware partners exceeded 15,000; in terms of software ecosystem, Xiaomi's global developer base reached 1.2 million, and the monthly application distribution volume in the domestic application ecosystem exceeded 1.1 billion.

13:28:38

Chongqing has released the "Chongqing Action Plan for Promoting 'Artificial Intelligence+'", which mentions promoting collaborative innovation in AI-driven technology research and development. The plan focuses on tackling key core technologies in areas such as brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, intelligent chips, and industry-wide large-scale models. It also emphasizes strengthening collaborative innovation between AI and technologies in areas such as intelligent connected vehicles, intelligent manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy, thereby promoting the efficient transformation of innovative achievements.

13:25:50

Indian Finance Minister: High Debt-to-GDP Ratios in Some States Are Worrying

13:24:09

Indian Finance Minister: Starting from the next fiscal year, reducing India's debt-to-GDP ratio will become a core priority for the government.

13:22:22

[Chongqing Municipality's Action Plan for Promoting "Artificial Intelligence+" Issued] The General Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government issued the "Chongqing Municipality's Action Plan for Promoting 'Artificial Intelligence+'," which proposes to adhere to forward-looking planning, overall layout, application-driven development, open sharing, and security and controllability. It aims to fully leverage Chongqing's advantages in abundant data resources, solid computing power, diverse application scenarios, and a complete industrial system to promote the deep integration of AI technological innovation and industrial innovation, as well as the modern governance of a megacity. It also seeks to develop new productive forces tailored to local conditions, comprehensively empowering the construction of a modern new Chongqing. By 2026, significant results will be achieved in the two-way empowerment of AI and Digital Chongqing, forming a number of comprehensive AI-enabled application scenarios, with the penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and intelligent agents exceeding 70%. By 2027, AI will be widely and deeply integrated with six key areas: technology, industry, governance, people's livelihood, consumption, and openness. The application penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and intelligent agents will exceed 80%, and the intelligent economy will gradually become an important growth engine for Chongqing's economic development.

13:16:52

A-share optical communication concept stocks continued their strong performance, with Liante Technology hitting the 20% daily limit, Yidong Electronics rebounding to its daily limit, and Yangtze Optical Fibre and Universal Scientific Industrial previously hitting their daily limits. Tianfu Communication rose nearly 10%, and Xin Yisheng increased by nearly 8%.

13:13:56

The Central Bank of Kazakhstan predicts that Kazakhstan's current account deficit will reach $7 billion in the first nine months of 2025.

13:13:17

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: We will achieve a sustainable fiscal policy and social welfare system by promoting economic recovery, increasing corporate profits, and raising household income through wage increases. Increased household income will in turn drive tax revenue growth.

13:13:07

In a statement, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that what Japan needs now is to strengthen its capabilities through proactive fiscal policies, rather than excessive fiscal austerity.

13:10:36

Fitch: Placing Euroclear on negative rating watch reflects plans to use Russian reserves in Ukraine.

13:08:33

According to the Financial Times, Germany will approve a €50 billion military procurement package.

13:07:39

[Japanese Auto Workers Union Worried: Central Bank Rate Hike Could Cause Yen Surge, Squeezing Companies' Wage Increase Space] 1. The president of the Japanese auto workers' union expressed concern on Tuesday about a possible interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan this Friday, which could put pressure on companies' ability to raise wages in the next fiscal year. 2. He explained that if the Bank of Japan decides to raise interest rates, triggering a significant strengthening of the yen, it will dampen the profit expectations of export companies, thus making it more difficult for them to raise wages. However, he added that if the rate hike is moderate, companies should be able to adapt. 3. The market generally expects the Bank of Japan to raise the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its meeting on Friday, reaching the highest level in nearly 30 years. With the Monetary Policy Committee meeting approaching, the prospects for wage negotiations in the auto industry are becoming a focus of market attention.

13:05:56

The Bank of Korea: If the won continues to weaken against the dollar, inflation in 2026 may exceed expectations.

13:05:28

[Statistics Show Netherlands' Population Aged 65 and Over Surpasses Under 20] The Dutch National Statistics Office's "Core Projections 2025-2070" released on the 16th shows that as of January 1, 2025, the number of people aged 65 and over in the Netherlands has exceeded the number of people under 20 for the first time. This gap is expected to continue widening. According to the document, at the beginning of 2025, the Netherlands' population aged 65 and over and under 20 will be 3.76 million and 3.72 million respectively. The elderly population is projected to grow even faster; by 2070, the country's population under 20 will reach 4.1 million, while the population aged 65 and over will reach 5.4 million, including 2.1 million aged 80 and over. Analysts believe that the Netherlands has entered a deeply aging society, and with further changes in its population structure, the Netherlands' socio-economic development will face a series of challenges. Currently, the Netherlands' total population is approximately 18.04 million, and it is projected to reach 20.6 million by 2070. (Xinhua)

13:05:08

A summary chart of futures company viewpoints: Non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, tin, etc.) on December 17th Details>

13:05:03

[my country Allocates 416.6 Billion Yuan in Medical Insurance Subsidies and Construction Funds for 2026] According to the latest news from the National Healthcare Security Administration, the Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the National Healthcare Security Administration, has allocated 416.6 billion yuan in advance for 2026, covering subsidies for basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents, subsidies for urban and rural medical assistance, and funds for the construction of medical security service capacity. (Xinhua News Agency)

13:04:38

In a research report, Capital Economics' Head of Markets, Mathews, stated that if the artificial intelligence hype continues to subside, Chinese stocks may outperform US stocks. Concerns about US tech stocks have begun to resurface, with the S&P 500 down nearly 2% from its peak late last week.

13:04:10

The 2025 University Technology Achievements Fair was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, from December 15th to 17th. It was reported that the Regional Technology Transfer and Transformation Center for Universities (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) was officially unveiled. (Xinhua)

13:03:47

The Deputy Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan stated that in the first 11 months of 2025, Kazakhstan's total oil production reached 91.9 million tons, with exports reaching 73.4 million tons.

13:03:07

[International First: my country's Research Opens a New Field in Two-Dimensional Metal Research] The Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced that its achievement in "the first preparation of two-dimensional metal" has been selected as one of the "Top 10 Scientific Breakthroughs of 2025" by Physics World, a publication of the British Institute of Physics. This marks the seventh time since the list's inception in 2009 that research led by my country has received this honor, and it is the only Chinese achievement selected this year. In March 2025, Zhang Guangyu's team successfully developed a single-atom-layer metal with a thickness only one two-hundred-thousandth the diameter of a human hair. This is the first time internationally that large-area two-dimensional metal materials have been prepared, opening a new field in two-dimensional metal research. This material could bring technological innovation to fields such as ultra-miniature low-power transistors and transparent displays, signifying that my country has achieved an internationally leading position in the field of atomic manufacturing of two-dimensional materials. (CCTV News)

13:02:38

[Liao Min Attends G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputy Leaders Meeting] The United States, the 2026 G20 chair, held its first G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputy Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C. Liao Min stated that China firmly supports multilateralism and looks forward to working with all parties to advance the G20 finance channel cooperation process in 2026, contributing to strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive global economic growth. China calls for following market principles and mobilizing resources through multiple channels to help more debtor countries improve debt sustainability and enhance their sustainable development capabilities. Prior to and during the meeting, Liao Min held bilateral meetings or exchanges with representatives from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, Brazil, Singapore, the Netherlands, and other G20 members and guest countries, as well as heads of international institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, exchanging views on macroeconomic conditions, multilateral and bilateral finance cooperation, and other issues. (Ministry of Finance)

13:02:19

Thailand's Ministry of Defense announced today at a press conference a ban on the shipment of oil and strategic materials to Cambodia. This ban will be implemented at ports in Thailand's 23 coastal provinces. Simultaneously, Cambodian vessels are prohibited from entering Thai waters and anchoring in Thai ports.

13:01:51

The Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan stated that Kazakhstan's economy grew by 6.4% year-on-year from January to November.

13:01:29

A survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) shows economists predicting Singapore's GDP growth at 2.3% in 2026, core inflation at 1.3%, and overall inflation at 1.5%. Economists expect monetary policy to remain unchanged at the January meeting and project fourth-quarter GDP growth of 3.6%. Economists point to geopolitical risks and an artificial intelligence bubble as potential risks to the Singaporean economy. The technology cycle, global growth, and easing trade tensions could be potential tailwinds.

13:00:13

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3831.54 points, up 0.18%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4523.65 points, up 0.58%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13021.71 points, up 0.83%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3108.86 points, up 1.21%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 13800.35 points, up 0.27%.

12:52:12

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 0.51% to 4.172% during the day.

12:45:32

Spot silver has just broken through the $66.00/ounce mark, last trading at $66.01/ounce, up 3.59% on the day; COMEX silver futures are last trading at $66.19/ounce, up 4.52% on the day.

12:45:22

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,330.23/ounce, up 0.65% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,359.90/ounce, up 0.64% on the day.

12:43:01

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,300.00 mark, currently trading at 49,295.44, down 0.18% on the day.

12:33:51

The USD/CNH exchange rate just touched the 7.0400 mark, last quoted at 7.0400, up 0.07% on the day; the USD/CNH exchange rate was last quoted at 7.0440, up 0.04% on the day.

12:31:50

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,397.05, up 0.03% on the day.

11:55:51

[Copper Prices Fluctuate at High Levels as Market Seeks Balance Between Fed Policy Signals and Fundamentals] 1. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose on Wednesday as traders awaited US inflation data that could influence the Fed's rate-cutting path, while the market continued to benefit from supply disruptions and strong demand related to electrification. 2. As of press time, LME three-month copper was up 0.9%. Although copper prices have entered a high-level fluctuation pattern since hitting a record high of nearly $12,000 per tonne last Friday, the year-to-date gain is still over 30%. Market sentiment remains generally constructive, mainly supported by mine supply disruptions and structural demand related to global electrification and grid investment. 3. However, the uneven performance of the market this week also highlights the vulnerability of copper prices to sentiment fluctuations. Traders are closely watching upcoming US inflation data and speeches by several Fed officials to judge future interest rate directions. Chicago Fed President Goolsby expects strong economic growth in 2026 and supports further rate cuts. Market concerns that a cooling of optimism related to artificial intelligence or economic data could dampen broader risk appetite, thus putting pressure on copper prices.

11:52:09

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system has been loaded onto silo-based launchers across various locations. The loading and transport of the missiles was completed using special missile loading vehicles, and the technical operation took several hours.

11:51:28

Traders say the Reserve Bank of India may sell large amounts of dollars in the onshore market to support the rupee.

11:50:39

On June 16, the Argentine Foreign Ministry held an event to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 2065, calling on the United Kingdom to restart negotiations on the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and disputed territories.

11:45:16

According to sources familiar with the matter, private equity firm Apollo is considering the possibility of selling its airline, Atlas Airways. The sources indicate that Apollo is currently in the early stages of considering the divestiture of Atlas Airways and may seek a sale valuation exceeding $12 billion (including debt). Other industry players and private equity firms have reportedly expressed initial interest in the acquisition.

11:36:58

[Huang Hanquan, President of the Macroeconomic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission: Hainan Will Promote Deep-Seated Domestic Reforms in Areas Such as Cross-Border Data Flow After Customs Closure] The "China Economic Roundtable" focused on the official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port's island-wide customs closure. Huang Hanquan, President of the Macroeconomic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, explained that for enterprises, the implementation of the "zero tariff" policy for imported goods and the adjusted and optimized tariff-free rules for processing value-added products will significantly reduce operating costs in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and high-end manufacturing, attracting related industries to cluster and promoting the development of emerging industries such as offshore wind power and commercial aerospace. Huang Hanquan believes that after customs closure, Hainan will align with high-standard international trade and economic rules in areas such as cross-border data flow and intellectual property protection. Its accumulated institutional innovations can be replicated and promoted nationwide, driving deep-seated domestic reforms. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:35:29

[A-Share Midday Review: ChiNext Index Rises 1.21%, Energy Metals, Tourism, and Battery Sectors Active] As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.17%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.83%, the ChiNext Index rose 1.21%, and the Beijing 50 Index fell 0.83%. Total market turnover was 1.0402 trillion yuan, a decrease of 99.3 billion yuan from the previous day. In terms of sectors, energy metals, tourism, and batteries were active, while Hainan and military electronics sectors saw adjustments. On the market, the energy metals sector strengthened, with Shengxin Lithium Energy hitting the daily limit, Rongjie Shares rising over 7%, and Tianqi Lithium and Tibet Mineral Development rising over 5%. The tourism sector was active, with Qujiang Cultural Tourism and Nanjing Business Tourism hitting the daily limit. The battery sector fluctuated higher, with Tianhua New Energy rising over 10% and Tianji Shares hitting the daily limit. The Hainan sector saw a deep correction, with stocks such as Jingliang Holdings and Hainan Ruize hitting the daily limit down.

11:32:14

U.S. President Trump will deliver a national address at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (10 p.m. Beijing Time).

11:32:14

The Japanese yen is cautiously watching the BoJ policy outlook, and USD/JPY may come under pressure and test its monthly low. Details>

11:32:11

[Limited Impact of US Jobs Data, Market Focuses on Inflation Report Guidance] 1. The US added 64,000 non-farm payroll jobs in November, exceeding economists' expectations. However, the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% that month, although this figure was distorted by the previous 43-day government shutdown. 2. Currently, the market and analysts are still struggling to assess the specific impact of this report on the monetary policy outlook, generally turning their attention to the inflation report to be released on Thursday for clearer direction. 3. IG Markets analyst Tony Sycamore stated, "The combined data for October and November paints a picture of weak job growth. While it's not enough to prompt the Fed to cut rates in January, the continued rise in the unemployment rate has created the possibility of an easing policy at the March meeting—provided subsequent jobs data continues to show a deteriorating trend."

11:31:13

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 3831.43 points, up 0.17%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4523.58 points, up 0.58%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13021.35 points, up 0.83%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3108.80 points, up 1.21%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 13800.32 points, up 0.27%.

11:30:54

[Dollar hovers near two-and-a-half-month low as market focuses on major central bank decisions] 1. The dollar held steady in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering near its lowest level since early October. While US jobs data showed better-than-expected job growth, the unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, exacerbating market uncertainty about the timing of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors are awaiting Thursday's US inflation report for clearer policy clues. 2. The dollar index is currently at 98.30, up about 0.1%, after hitting a low of 97.87 on Tuesday, its lowest level since October 3. The index has fallen about 9.5% this year, potentially its biggest annual drop since 2017. 3. Several major central banks will release policy decisions this week, concluding the year's trading. Besides the European Central Bank, the market expects the Bank of England to vote by a narrow margin to cut interest rates. The policy outlook of central banks around the world, especially their guidance for 2026, remains key to influencing the direction of the foreign exchange market. 4. The euro traded at 1.1737 against the dollar, after hitting a 12-week high of 1.1803 in the previous session. Market focus shifted to the European Central Bank's policy decision to be announced on Thursday. The pound fell slightly against the dollar to 1.3408, slightly below Tuesday's two-month high of 1.3455. 5. The dollar rebounded about 0.15% against the yen in Asian trading on Wednesday, trading around 154.94. The Bank of Japan is expected to announce a rate hike to a 30-year high on Friday. On Tuesday, the dollar fell to 154.39 against the yen, a near one-week low.

11:30:12

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 49,528.25 points at midday, up 0.29%.

11:28:46

Australian police: They are currently awaiting the physical condition of the suspect in the Bondi attack before charging him.

11:28:28

According to a report by the American news website Axios on the 16th, American entrepreneur Elon Musk has begun funding the Republican Party's campaigns for the House of Representatives and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, indicating that his relationship with US President Trump, which "broke apart" earlier this year, has "thawed."

11:27:56

The USD/CAD pair has rebounded from a three-month low, but this does not change its medium-term downtrend. Details>

11:27:20

Polish Prime Minister: Our goal, which we have been planning and working on for months, is to establish an eastern wing model – composed of countries that share land or sea borders with Russia. This group will draw as much funding as possible from the EU for border security. It's working well now, but it will get even better in the future.

11:24:50

The median forecast from five economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal suggests that Malaysian export growth may slow in November. Exports rose 11.1% year-on-year, compared with 15.7% in October. Imports are expected to grow by 9.2%, resulting in a trade surplus of RM18.73 billion. Kenanga IB economist Muhammad Saifuddin Sapuan said that exports likely slowed in November after reaching a six-month high in October.

11:24:39

Brian Lan, Managing Director of GoldSilver Central: I believe today's rise in silver prices is a result of speculative flows.

11:20:53

The Federation of Thai Industries reported that the industrial business climate index for November was 89.1 (compared to 87.3 in October).

11:18:35

New South Wales Premier Chris Mings has recalled the state parliament to discuss urgent gun legislation that would limit the number of firearms a person can own. The legislation would reclassify other types of firearms and reduce the magazine capacity of shotguns. Reforms are also being considered to disallow applications for protests following terrorist attacks.

11:17:49

[South Korea Tests AI-Powered Road Management System for Dangerous Winter Road Conditions] Officials in Daejeon, South Korea, said on the 16th that they are testing a new AI-based road management system. The system can monitor dangerous winter road conditions, such as "black ice," in real time and issue corresponding warnings to reduce traffic risks. (Xinhua)

11:17:34

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund (GIC) is reportedly investing in South Korean fintech app TOSS.

11:14:26

Gold prices rose on a double boost from expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical risks. 1. Spot gold edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, rising as much as 0.6% to around $4327 per ounce. The latest US employment data showed the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, higher than the market expectation of 4.4%, reinforcing market expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next year and putting pressure on the dollar and US Treasury yields. 2. The dollar index fell to a more than two-month low on Tuesday, and the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield also declined. In an environment of low interest rate expectations, the attractiveness of gold, a non-interest-bearing asset, has increased. Traders currently still expect two 25-basis-point rate cuts in 2026. 3. Geopolitical tensions also provided support for gold prices. US President Trump on Tuesday ordered a complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela and designated the Venezuelan regime as a foreign terrorist organization, a move that could significantly escalate tensions between the US and Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, with Russia stating it has no intention of a ceasefire, as a ceasefire would only give Ukraine a respite to better prepare for continued conflict, and it firmly opposes the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine. Investors are closely watching upcoming US inflation data, including Thursday's November Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Friday's release of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge—the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index—for further clues about the future path of monetary policy.

11:13:08

Changes in Japan's PAJ commercial crude oil inventories for the week ending December 13

Previous : -13.90 Forecast : -

Published Value -46.40

11:13:06

Japan's PAJ kerosene inventory changes for the week ending December 13 -KER

Previous : 2.17 Forecast : -

Published Value -9.84

11:13:05

The average operating rate of PAJ refineries in Japan for the week ending December 13

Previous : 86.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 90.80%

11:13:04

Changes in PAJ gasoline inventories in Japan for the week ending December 13 -GAS

Previous : 5.40 Forecast : -

Published Value -1.42

11:12:09

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1880.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1879.60/ounce, up 3.16% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1910.1/ounce, up 1.84% on the day.

11:06:26

A chart summarizing the "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on December 17, 2025. Details>

11:06:21

JD.com's food delivery service launched a "self-pickup" function nationwide today, providing users with an experience of "ordering online, picking up in-store, and leaving immediately".

11:03:37

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of December 17, 2025. Rates decreased over three periods, increased over three periods, and remained unchanged over two periods. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.275%, down 0.1 basis points. The largest change was in the 2-week SHIBOR rate, down 3.9 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.428%, down 0.1 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.471%, down 3.9 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.541%, up 0.4 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.601%, up 0.6 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.632%, up 0.3 basis points; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.643%, unchanged. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.653%, unchanged.

11:02:14

A Forrester Research survey of 1,576 executives in the second quarter revealed that only 15% of respondents believed artificial intelligence had improved profit margins over the past year. A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) survey of 1,250 executives from May to mid-July found that only 5% believed artificial intelligence had broad value.

11:00:34

On December 17th, the 2025 Xiaomi People, Cars, and Home Ecosystem Partner Conference was held. Luo Fuli, head of Xiaomi MiMo's large-scale model, made her first appearance and explained the value of Xiaomi's open-source approach. She stated that Chinese models are only a few months behind the top level.

10:59:29

The USD/JPY pair just touched the 155.00 level and is currently trading at 155.00, up 0.20% on the day.

10:59:07

Australian Prime Minister Barnes stated that there are "substantial problems" within Australia's intelligence system, which will be subject to review. He indicated that the investigation and assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) into Navid Akram, one of the two gunmen in the 2019 Bondi Beach shooting, need to be re-examined.

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