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08:49:25

The Swiss Foreign Ministry stated that Switzerland is willing to host the next round of negotiations on the Ukraine issue if all parties are interested.

08:47:06

Data released on Thursday showed that Australia's employment grew steadily in January, with businesses hiring more full-time employees, while the unemployment rate remained at a multi-month low, further confirming the resilience of the labor market. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed a net increase of 17,800 jobs in January (revised to a significant increase of 68,500 in December), in line with market expectations of a 20,000 increase, of which full-time jobs saw a robust increase of 50,500. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%, while analysts had previously expected it to rise to 4.2%. The labor force participation rate remained stable at 66.7%, and working hours saw a healthy increase of 0.6%.

08:46:50

[A Quiet Shift in the Power Structure of the US Economy – The Elderly Become the “Dominators”] (1) Driven by multiple factors such as population structure and asset appreciation, the dominance of the US economy is shifting significantly towards the elderly. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that as of the third quarter of last year, stocks and funds held by people aged 70 and above accounted for 39% of total household holdings, far higher than 22% in 2007; their net worth also rose from 20% 20 years ago to 32%. This trend is due to the large-scale retirement of the baby boomer generation, the long-term rise in asset prices, and the improvement of the social security system. In 2022, the average net worth of people aged 65 to 74 increased by 178% compared to the same age group in 1989. Despite the wealth gap, thanks to social security and medical insurance, the poverty rate of the elderly is far lower than the overall level, and their health status and life expectancy continue to improve. (2) The elderly have become a key force influencing consumption, employment, and fiscal policy. All of the net new jobs created in the US in the past year came from the healthcare industry, reflecting the needs of an aging society. However, the labor force participation rate of people aged 65 and above has not recovered since the pandemic, exacerbating the contradiction between labor supply and demand. (3) On the fiscal front, both parties continue to expand welfare for the elderly, with related spending growing far faster than investment in children. The Congressional Budget Office projects that spending on senior programs as a percentage of GDP has risen from 6.9% in 2007 to 9.4% last year, becoming a major driver of the budget deficit. The Social Security Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by 2032, posing a threat to intergenerational equity.

08:46:31

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,600.00 mark, currently trading at 57,603.79, up 0.80% on the day.

08:44:11

Precious metals are experiencing a dramatic price swing, like climbing stairs only to descend an elevator. After a speculative frenzy, a bloodbath ensued, with gold standing out against the headwinds while silver and platinum are mired in losses. Details>

08:43:42

The California governor's office: California is suing Donald Trump, accusing him of illegally diverting $1.2 billion in funds approved by Congress to build the nation's largest hydrogen energy hub. Trump's disregard for the congressional resolution has jeopardized 200,000 high-paying jobs and endangered billions of dollars in healthcare savings in the most polluted areas.

08:41:21

According to the press office of Rosatom, the contract between Rosatom and Siemens for the Pakš 2 nuclear power plant project in Hungary was terminated at the end of 2025 due to Siemens' failure to fulfill its contractual obligations.

08:40:22

Australia's January RBA foreign exchange trading - Government

Previous : -33.06 Forecast : -

Published Value -5.03

08:40:12

Australian January RBA Foreign Exchange Trading - Others

Previous : 17.48 Forecast : -

Published Value -53.44

08:40:11

Australian RBA foreign exchange trading in January - Market Channels

Previous : 32.87 Forecast : -

Published Value 4.70

08:37:50

The USD/CAD pair just touched the 1.3700 level, last trading at 1.3700, up 0.04% on the day.

08:36:10

BBVA plans to launch brokerage services in Japan, becoming the first Spanish bank to do so.

08:35:57

Australia's total working hours increased by 11.2 million hours in January.

08:33:19

Australia's foreign currency liquidity in January

Previous : 1138.74 Forecast : -

Published Value 1125.39

08:30:56

Australia's employment population change in January

Previous : 6.52 Forecast : 2

Published Value 1.78

08:30:35

Changes in part-time employment population in Australia in January

Previous : 1.04 Forecast : -

Published Value -3.27

08:30:24

Full-time employment population changes in Australia in January

Previous : 5.48 Forecast : -

Published Value 5.05

08:30:24

Australia's seasonally adjusted employment participation rate for January

Previous : 66.70% Forecast : 66.80%

美元

澳元金银

Published Value 66.70%

08:30:02

Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January

Previous : 4.10% Forecast : 4.20%

澳元金银

美元

Published Value 4.10%

08:23:56

Israel Defense Forces: In light of Hezbollah's repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are striking Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure targets in southern Lebanon.

08:23:47

Artemis Gold expects to produce 265,000 to 290,000 ounces of gold in 2026.

08:21:15

The UK will require tech companies to remove offensive images from their websites within 48 hours, or their services will risk being banned in the UK.

08:17:54

The US-ASEAN Business Council: The US-India agreement includes a $4.89 billion semiconductor joint venture involving Essence Global Group.

08:17:25

The US-ASEAN Business Council reports that US and Indonesian companies have signed trade and investment agreements covering key minerals, semiconductor cooperation, and US agricultural and forestry product exports. Indonesian companies will purchase 1 million tons of US soybeans, 1.6 million tons of corn, and 93,000 tons of cotton within an indefinite period. Indonesian companies will also purchase up to 5 million tons of US wheat by 2030.

08:10:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,400.00 mark, currently trading at 57,386.97, up 0.43% on the day.

08:09:55

US President Trump: The US trade deficit has decreased by 78% due to tariffs imposed on other companies and countries. This year, the trade deficit will turn positive, which will be the first time in decades.

08:07:41

On February 18 local time, the U.S. State Department stated that Secretary of State Rubio was taking steps to impose visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecommunications industry leaders. (CCTV)

08:06:31

Trump will speak on the economy at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday (5:00 a.m. Friday Beijing time).

08:06:17

Gold Trading Alert: A looming US-Iran conflict and a deeply divided Federal Reserve push gold prices near $5,000. Details>

08:05:15

Venezuelan government: The commander of the U.S. Southern Command met with the acting president and senior officials of Venezuela.

08:05:04

Freeport-McMoRan and Freeport-Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding to extend mining licenses beyond 2041.

08:03:56

The revised trade balance of South Korea for January

Previous : 87.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 87.20

08:03:01

[Bank of Japan Nominations Approaching, Market Focuses on Policy Stance] According to sources, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may nominate two vacant positions on the Bank of Japan's Policy Board as early as February 25th at a parliamentary session to replace Asahi Noguchi and Junko Nakagawa, whose terms are expiring. Noguchi's five-year term ends at the end of March, while Nakagawa's term expires on June 29th. After leading the Liberal Democratic Party to a landslide victory in the elections at the end of last year, Takaichi has the opportunity to follow former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's example and appoint members to the Central Bank's Board with an inclination towards inflation. A Bloomberg survey shows that approximately 63% of Bank of Japan observers believe that Noguchi's successor will have a strong stance on inflation. Analysts point out that Takaichi is unlikely to choose a hawk; the key issue lies in the dovishness of the two nominees. The nominations are expected to maintain a gender balance of one man and one woman, continuing the progress made on gender equality since the Bank of Japan's Board of Directors had two female members for the first time last year.

08:02:29

The revised trade balance of South Korea for January

Previous : 87.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 87.20

08:02:17

The revised trade balance of South Korea for January

Previous : 87.40 Forecast : -

Published Value 87.20

08:02:07

The revised annual rate of South Korea's imports in January

Previous : 11.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 11.60%

08:02:07

The revised annual rate of South Korea's exports in January

Previous : 33.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 33.80%

08:01:29

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 57,500.00 mark, currently trading at 57,512.66, up 0.65% on the day.

08:00:09

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 57,472.08 points this morning, up 0.57%.

07:57:38

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,970.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,968.94/ounce, down 0.17% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,990.20/ounce, down 0.39% on the day.

07:55:59

[US Media Reports Military Prepared for Weekend Attack on Iran] According to a CNN report on February 18th local time, sources revealed that the US military is prepared to launch a military strike against Iran "as early as this weekend," but US President Trump has not yet made a final decision. Sources said the White House has been informed that the military is prepared to launch an attack this weekend following the recent significant increase in US troops deployed to the Middle East. Trump has privately debated the pros and cons of military action and consulted advisors and allies on the best course of action—it is unclear whether he will make a decision before the weekend. (CCTV International News)

07:55:38

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that the crew of a JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 reported smoke in the cockpit and evacuated passengers via the emergency slides. An investigation will be launched into the incident, which occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m. local time.

07:55:16

Newark Liberty International Airport stated that an aircraft needed to be removed from the taxiway, and flight operations were temporarily suspended.

07:54:14

Foreign capital bought Japanese government bonds in Japan for the week ending February 13

Previous : -4641 Forecast : -

Published Value -3930

07:54:06

Japan bought foreign stocks for the week ending February 13

Previous : 1627 Forecast : -

Published Value -258

07:54:06

Japan bought foreign bonds for the week ending February 13

Previous : -3657 Forecast : -

Published Value -4895

07:54:05

Foreign capital bought Japanese stocks in the week ending February 13

Previous : 5432 Forecast : -

Published Value 14242

07:53:04

Japan's core machinery orders year-on-year rate in December

Previous : -6.40% Forecast : 3.90%

Published Value 16.80%

07:50:23

Japan's core machinery orders monthly rate in December

Previous : -11% Forecast : 4.50%

Published Value 19.10%

07:47:19

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia's working group on economic issues is trying to understand how the United States' desire for cooperation can be reconciled with its attempt to squeeze Russia out of the energy market.

07:46:25

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2070.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2068.65/oz, down 0.29% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2086.2/oz, down 1.26% on the day.

07:42:38

[Australian Employment Data to be Released Soon, Potentially Strengthening Expectations of a May Rate Hike] Australia's January employment data is set to be released this morning Beijing time, and the market widely expects the data to support a potential rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in May. Economists predict that employment will increase by approximately 15,000 in January, while the unemployment rate may rise slightly from 4.1% in December to 4.2%. Despite the slight increase in the unemployment rate expectation, the central bank still considers the overall labor market to be too tight. The RBA announced a rate hike in early February, citing a tight labor market as a key factor. Currently, the swap market indicates that traders are betting on an 80% probability of another rate hike in May, and the upcoming employment data will be a crucial reference for verifying this expectation.

07:38:39

According to sources, the U.S. Department of Justice has convened private meetings with some of the country's major cinema chains to discuss the potential impact of the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. Reportedly, U.S. government lawyers are requesting information on how the sale will affect moviegoers and whether it could lead to a reduction in the number of films shown in theaters.

07:34:39

According to Punchbowl: The House of Representatives may vote next week on Iran's war powers.

07:15:58

SPDR Gold position changes in the US on February 18th - Daily

Previous : -1.43 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

07:15:57

SPDR Gold positions in the US on February 18th - Updated Daily

Previous : 1075.61 Forecast : -

Published Value 1075.61

07:14:31

[Israeli Media Reports Imminent US Military Action Against Iran] On February 18, local time, Israel's Channel 12, citing a senior Israeli official, reported that the "timetable" for a US military strike against Iran is being shortened. Due to the lack of substantial progress in the latest round of US-Iran negotiations, Israel assesses that US President Trump is highly likely to approve the attack plan soon. The report stated that a senior Israeli official confirmed that if the US launches an attack, Israel will join the military action against Iran. Currently, the Israeli military and security services have raised their alert levels across the board. The Israeli rear command and other emergency response agencies have received clear instructions to "prepare for war." The report also stated that intensive consultations are underway at all levels in Israel. The Israeli security cabinet meeting originally scheduled for February 19 has been urgently postponed to February 22, a move seen as an adjustment in response to unforeseen circumstances. (CCTV)

07:13:14

iShares Gold position changes in the US on February 18th - Daily

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

07:13:14

iShares Gold Holdings in the US on February 18th - Updated Daily

Previous : 500.19 Forecast : -

Published Value 500.19

07:12:06

iShares Silver position changes in the US on February 18th - Daily

Previous : -219 Forecast : -

Published Value -180.34

07:12:05

iShares Silver Holdings in the US on February 18th - Updated Daily

Previous : 15821.93 Forecast : -

Published Value 15641.59

07:12:04

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2080.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2080.53/ounce, up 0.28% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2088.5/ounce, down 1.15% on the day.

07:10:24

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,980.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,980.04/ounce, up 0.06% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,997.00/ounce, down 0.25% on the day.

07:10:21

February 19th Financial Breakfast: Geopolitical risks support gold prices; escalating US-Iran tensions drive oil prices up over 4%. Details>

06:56:55

[Canadian and Mexican Businesses Hold Intensive Consultations to Coordinate Positions on US Trade Policy] 1. Canadian Minister for US Trade, Robert LeBlanc, stated that Canadian and Mexican businesses held 1,900 meetings this week, demonstrating close interaction between the two countries at the trade coordination level. 2. LeBlanc said he was reassured by the Mexican Minister of Economy's expressed willingness to cooperate with Canada and ensure the finalization of a trilateral trade arrangement in the USMCA review process. He noted that Mexico and Canada share "very similar interests" in seeking to reduce US tariffs on certain sectors. 3. This statement reflects the intensified coordination between Canada and Mexico to address potential challenges from changes in US trade policy, particularly in seeking a unified voice on the USMCA review process and industry tariff issues.

06:55:41

The Australian dollar just touched the 109.00 level against the Japanese yen, and is currently trading at 109.00, up 0.01% on the day.

06:55:19

U.S. officials said the top U.S. commander for Latin American affairs made a surprise visit to Venezuela and held talks with senior Venezuelan officials.

06:54:02

[Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Secure Domestic Supply of Phosphorus and Herbicides] 1. According to White House officials, US President Trump signed an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act to ensure domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate herbicides. The White House statement said that disruptions to the supply of these two critical materials "could expose the defense industrial base and food supplies to the risk of hostile foreign powers." 2. The order instructs Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rawlings to consult with the Department of Defense to follow up on relevant regulations and measures to ensure a continuous supply of products. The White House stated that currently there is only one domestic producer of these two materials. 3. Agricultural workers had previously warned the government that tariffs on imported herbicides and fertilizers were driving up crop costs. Invoking the Defense Production Act aims to strengthen supply chain self-sufficiency and address the dual pressures of defense and agricultural needs.

06:53:34

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to visit Greenland and will offer a support package.

06:52:53

NYMEX palladium inventory in the US on February 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 1868.63 Forecast : -

Published Value 1862.69

06:52:53

NYMEX Palladium inventory changes in the US on February 17th - Daily

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -5.95

06:52:51

NYMEX platinum inventory changes in the United States on February 17th - Daily

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value -42.50

06:52:46

NYMEX platinum inventory in the US on February 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 5833.69 Forecast : -

Published Value 5791.19

06:51:13

美国 2月17日 COMEX白银库存-每日更新

Previous : 3719734.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 3688117.08

06:51:13

COMEX silver inventory changes in the US on February 17th - Daily

Previous : -44614.98 Forecast : -

Published Value -31617.82

06:51:11

COMEX gold inventory in the US on February 17th - Updated Daily

Previous : 343228.02 Forecast : -

Published Value 342088.88

06:51:11

COMEX gold inventory changes in the US on February 17th - Daily

Previous : -930.59 Forecast : -

Published Value -1139.14

06:44:51

[US Media: US Has Discussed Timeline for Strikes Against Iran, Possibly as Early as This Weekend, But No Final Decision] 1. According to CBS News, citing sources, senior US national security officials have informed President Trump that the military could launch a strike against Iran as early as this Saturday. However, the timeline for any action could be extended beyond this weekend, and Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a strike. 2. Several officials stated that the Pentagon will temporarily evacuate some personnel from the Middle East over the next three days, primarily to Europe or back to the United States, to prepare for potential US actions or Iranian retaliation should a strike occur. Sources say that moving assets and personnel before potential military action is routine Pentagon practice and does not necessarily mean a strike is imminent. 3. Currently, the US and Iran are still in contact through diplomatic channels, but discussions of military options and personnel movements indicate that the situation is escalating further.

06:27:05

The U.S. Treasury Department announced on its website that it has issued a general license authorizing transactions related to operations by specific entities in Venezuela's oil and gas industry.

06:26:16

[US Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Subordinate Agencies Suspend Disaster Relief Personnel Deployment] Due to the deadlock between the two parties in Congress over reform of immigration enforcement, the US Department of Homeland Security began a shutdown on the 14th. According to US sources on the 18th, the federal government has ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is under the Department of Homeland Security, to suspend the deployment of relief personnel to disaster areas across the United States. Internal FEMA information indicates that more than 300 relief personnel were previously preparing to participate in disaster relief missions. (CCTV)

06:22:10

Consulting firm Eurasia Group predicts a 65% probability that the United States will launch a military strike against Iran before the end of April.

06:09:27

[The probability of the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged in March rises to 94.1%, and expectations for a rate cut further narrow] 1. According to the latest data from CME's "FedWatch," the market expects a 94.1% probability that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut has fallen to 5.9%. The market has largely priced in the expectation of a rate cut starting in March. 2. For subsequent meetings: By April, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut is 20.5%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 78.5%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut is 1.0%. By June, the probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut is 49.8%, indicating that the market still considers mid-year as a possible starting point for rate cuts, but expectations have shifted significantly later than at the beginning of the year.

06:08:49

[US Officials Say US Military Deployment in the Middle East Should Be Completed by Mid-March] On February 18th, local time, according to a senior US official, President Trump's National Security Advisor discussed the Iran issue at a White House Situation Room meeting, and all US troops involved in the Middle East military buildup should be in place by mid-March. The official also stated that the US hopes Iran will submit a written proposal on resolving the deadlock after the Geneva talks. Furthermore, US Secretary of State Rubio will travel to Israel on February 28th to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the Iran issue. (CCTV)

06:07:44

API weekly crude oil production volume in the United States for the week ending February 13

Previous : 14.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 13.40

06:07:37

API weekly refined oil imports in the United States for the week ending February 13

Previous : -17.90 Forecast : -

Published Value -1.80

06:07:28

API weekly heating oil inventory for the week ending February 13 in the United States

Previous : 26.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 31.60

06:07:28

U.S. API Weekly crude oil imports for the week ending February 13

Previous : 26.80 Forecast : -

Published Value -37.20

06:07:25

API Cushing crude oil inventories in the United States for the week ending February 13 changed

Previous : 140 Forecast : -

Published Value -136.70

06:07:25

Changes in API gasoline inventories in the United States for the week ending February 13

Previous : 330 Forecast : -

Published Value -31.20

06:07:23

Changes in API crude oil inventories in the United States for the week ending February 13

Previous : 1340 Forecast : -

Published Value -60.90

06:07:23

Changes in API distillate inventories in the United States for the week ending February 13

Previous : -200 Forecast : -

Published Value -156.70

06:07:14

[Russian Foreign Minister: Russia and the US Agree to Establish Bilateral Economic Working Group to Discuss Trade and Economic Issues Separately] The Russian Foreign Ministry released a transcript of an interview with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 18th. In the interview, Lavrov stated that Russia and the US have agreed to establish a bilateral economic working group to discuss trade and economic issues separately from the Geneva military-political negotiations. Russia hopes to understand the Trump administration's specific definition of "mutually beneficial cooperation." Previously, weeks after the Anchorage meeting, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft, demanded that India stop buying Russian oil, and allowed Venezuela's oil industry to resume operations but prohibited Russia and other countries from participating. Lavrov stated, "If the Americans are sincerely saying that mutually beneficial cooperation will begin after resolving the Ukraine issue, then they are currently trying to squeeze us out of the world energy market." (CCTV)

05:50:42

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2070.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2069.65/ounce, up 2.94% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2088.6/ounce, up 3.48% on the day.

05:44:03

According to market sources, the USS Ford aircraft carrier is currently still in the Atlantic Ocean.

05:39:50

FTSE Russell is seeking market feedback on its "fast-track" IPO inclusion rules, mentioning potential IPOs by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

05:38:46

U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 609,000 barrels in the week ending February 13, compared with an increase of 13.4 million barrels in the previous week.

05:31:29

Venezuelan interim president Rodriguez will soon hold a bilateral meeting with Colombian president Petro to discuss economic, energy and security issues.

05:30:26

Senior U.S. officials revealed that Trump's national security advisors met in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday to discuss the Iran issue.

05:29:23

A senior U.S. official said the U.S. hopes Iran will submit a written proposal to resolve the deadlock following Tuesday's talks in Geneva.

05:29:20

A senior U.S. official revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel over the weekend of February 28 and meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues related to Iran.

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	5098.85	103.02 (2.06%)
XAG	84.227	5.873 (7.50%)
CONC	66.31	-0.09 (-0.14%)
OILC	71.58	-0.31 (-0.44%)
USD	97.807	-0.045 (-0.05%)
EURUSD	1.1785	0.0012 (0.10%)
GBPUSD	1.3484	0.0021 (0.16%)
USDCNH	6.8955	-0.0024 (-0.04%)

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