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08:25:22

The annual rate of JSA online job vacancies in Australia in November

Previous : -7.30% Forecast : -

Published Value -7.20%

08:23:07

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,200.00 mark, currently trading at 49,189.71, down 0.39% on the day.

08:20:48

The Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) predicts that sales of equipment used to manufacture wafers will grow by about 9% to $126 billion in 2026, and further by 7.3% to $135 billion in 2027, as chipmakers expand their production capacity for logic and memory chips used in artificial intelligence.

08:18:17

Spot silver just touched the $64.00/ounce mark and is currently trading at $64.00/ounce, up 0.44% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $64.21/ounce, up 1.40% on the day.

08:12:47

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1850.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1850.80/ounce, up 1.58% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1883.1/ounce, up 0.41% on the day.

08:10:05

According to the Washington Post: Trump nominated Joshua M. Rudd as National Security Director.

08:09:55

The Trump administration escalates pressure on the Maduro government, ordering a "complete and total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela." 1. Trump stated in a social media post that he has ordered a "complete and total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela," adding that the fleet surrounding Venezuela will only grow larger, and the impact on them will be unprecedented—until they return all the oil, land, and other assets they have previously stolen from us to the United States. 2. Trump also designated Venezuelan President Maduro's regime as a "foreign terrorist organization." He accused the "illegitimate" regime of using oil obtained from these stolen oil fields to fund itself, drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder, and kidnapping. This move marks an escalation of pressure from the Trump administration on Maduro. Last week, the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

08:07:26

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 1.02% to $55.69 per barrel on the day.

08:04:36

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,100.00 mark, currently trading at 49,077.81, down 0.62% on the day.

08:04:06

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,310.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,310.08/ounce, up 0.19% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,338.70/ounce, up 0.15% on the day.

08:01:55

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,200.00 mark, currently trading at 49,194.75, down 0.38% on the day.

08:01:14

According to NBC News, Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as this week to expedite the reclassification of marijuana.

08:01:05

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,300.00 mark, and is currently trading at 49,289.11, down 0.19% on the day.

08:00:51

On December 16 local time, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its troops killed a Palestinian who had crossed the Yellow Line (the ceasefire line) in the southern Gaza Strip. (CCTV)

08:00:25

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,419.19, up 0.07% on the day.

08:00:16

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 49,413.19 points this morning, up 0.06%.

07:59:08

Japan's Ministry of Finance reported that Japan's thermal coal imports in November totaled 8.671 million tons, up 2.9% year-on-year; liquefied natural gas imports in November totaled 4.73 million tons, down 6.3% year-on-year; and preliminary crude oil imports in November increased by 7.0% year-on-year.

07:55:32

The United States and Japan will consider projects that could potentially utilize the $550 billion fund.

07:53:46

Japan's exports to the United States rose 8.8% year-on-year in November.

07:52:18

Japan's November merchandise imports - not seasonally adjusted

Previous : 99980.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 93924.46

07:52:17

Japan's November merchandise exports - not seasonally adjusted

Previous : 97663.16 Forecast : -

Published Value 97146.72

07:50:59

Japan's seasonally adjusted trade balance of goods for November

Previous : -42.22 Forecast : -17.48

Published Value 628.93

07:50:18

US President Trump: The Venezuelan regime has been designated a foreign terrorist organization. He ordered a complete and total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, and the size of the (US military's) naval fleet surrounding Venezuela will only grow larger.

07:50:05

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

Previous : 11.60% Forecast : 3.60%

Published Value 12.50%

07:50:03

Japan's year-on-year rate of goods imports in November - unadjusted for the season

Previous : 0.70% Forecast : 2.50%

Published Value 1.30%

07:50:03

Japan's core machinery orders monthly rate in October

Previous : 4.20% Forecast : -2.30%

Published Value 7%

07:50:02

Japan's year-on-year rate of goods exports in November - unadjusted for the season

Previous : 3.60% Forecast : 4.80%

Published Value 6.10%

07:50:02

Japan's trade balance of goods for November - Unadjusted seasonally

Previous : -2318 Forecast : 712

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Published Value 3222

07:47:26

Gold Trading Alert: US Jobs Report "Torn Apart," Gold Prices Hang Above $4300! Can It Reach $5000? Details>

07:44:35

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has ruled that Tesla (TSLA.O) can continue selling cars in the state following its ruling in the self-driving marketing case. (The DMV had previously accused Tesla of false advertising of Full Self-Driving (FSD) and sought a 30-day sales ban.)

07:40:28

GlaxoSmithKline said Tuesday that U.S. health regulators have approved its add-on drug for the treatment of severe asthma, paving the way for patients to have access to a less frequently used treatment option.

07:40:09

California regulators say Tesla will suspend sales in California.

07:38:43

Punchbowl News, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, reports that the White House is preparing an executive order that "may restrict stock buybacks, dividends, and executive compensation for defense contractors." The executive order targets "some of the largest companies supplying combat equipment to the Pentagon."

07:36:52

Australia's Westpac leading indicator monthly rate for November

Previous : 0.11% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.04%

07:36:14

The statement indicates that the U.S. Air Force will spend $400 million to purchase two additional Boeing 747-8 aircraft for training and spare parts for the next generation of the Air Force One fleet.

07:23:27

December 17th Financial Breakfast: Gold prices held steady above $4300; non-farm payroll data strengthened expectations of future Fed rate cuts; oil prices hit a five-year low. Details>

07:21:40

[Trump Claims Tariffs Significantly Reduce Trade Deficit, Urges Supreme Court to Support Policy] 1. Former US President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform that recent data shows his tariff policies have reduced the US trade deficit by more than half. He stated that this effect far exceeded expectations and predicted even more significant results in the future. 2. In the post, Trump urged everyone to pray that the US Supreme Court possesses sufficient wisdom and foresight to allow the relevant tariff policies to remain in effect in order to safeguard US "national security and financial freedom." He accused "evil and anti-American forces" of obstruction and stressed that "they must not be allowed to succeed." At the end of the post, he reiterated the slogan "Make America Great Again" and thanked the public for their attention.

07:07:41

[European Commission Plans to Issue €90 Billion in Bonds in the First Half of 2026] The European Commission announced on December 16 that it plans to issue approximately €90 billion in bonds in the first half of 2026. The proceeds will be used to support Ukraine and provide loans to member states. The funds will be distributed through the "Next Generation EU" program and the "European Security Action" mechanism. The European Commission stated that it will provide up to €33 billion in loans to Ukraine between 2024 and 2027. Analysts believe that given the internal divisions within the EU regarding the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, this large-scale bond issuance plan aims to provide Ukraine with continuous and stable financial support. (CCTV)

07:06:51

[Venezuela Accuses US of "State-Level Piracy" to UN Security Council] On December 16, local time, the Venezuelan government formally submitted a note to the UN Security Council, accusing the United States of forcibly boarding, hijacking, and seizing cargo of a civilian merchant ship transporting Venezuelan oil in international waters of the Caribbean Sea on December 10, constituting "state-level piracy." Venezuela stated that US forces forcibly boarded the vessel, which was legally engaged in international trade, on the high seas, took control of and kidnapped the crew, whose whereabouts remain unknown, and illegally seized the oil cargo on board. Venezuela pointed out that this action seriously violated the UN Charter and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and was carried out without any authorization from the Security Council. (CCTV)

07:05:55

[Russia Claims Control of Settlement in Kharkiv Region; Ukraine Claims Repelling Russian Forces from Multiple Directions] The Russian Ministry of Defense released a battle report on December 16th, stating that in the past 24 hours, Russian forces had taken control of the Novoplatonovka settlement in the Kharkiv region. Russian forces attacked 154 areas, including facilities transporting Western weapons, ammunition and fuel depots, and temporary deployment sites for Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries, destroying Ukrainian armored vehicles, artillery, military vehicles, and drones. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a battle report on the 16th, stating that as of 8:00 AM that day, 151 battles had occurred in the frontline areas in the past day. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile units, and artillery attacked Russian personnel concentrations, command posts, and artillery systems, repelling Russian offensives in the Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, and Leman directions, destroying Russian tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and tactical drones. (CCTV)

07:00:09

Spot palladium has just broken through the $1600.00/oz mark, last trading at $1601.25/oz, up 1.19% on the day; Nymex palladium futures are last trading at $1662.50/oz, up 2.43% on the day.

06:43:42

iShares Silver Holdings in the US on December 16th - Updated Daily

Previous : 16060.60 Forecast : -

Published Value 16018.29

06:43:42

iShares Silver position changes in the US on December 16th - Daily

Previous : -42.30 Forecast : -

Published Value -42.31

06:42:31

iShares Gold position changes in the US on December 16th - Daily

Previous : 0.88 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.74

06:42:30

iShares Gold Holdings in the US on December 16th - Updated Daily

Previous : 489.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 489.77

06:34:51

[Israeli Army Launches Heavy Airstrikes on Eastern Gaza City Late at Night] On December 16, local time, the Israeli military launched a heavy airstrike on eastern Gaza City late at night. (CCTV)

06:34:05

According to Nikkei, the Japanese government plans to impose a new tax on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles starting in 2028.

06:21:18

[Hungary and the US Sign LNG Purchase Agreement] Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced in Budapest on December 16 that Hungarian Electric Power Company (EDC) and US-based Chevron Corporation signed a five-year LNG purchase agreement for 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Szijjártó made the announcement at a joint press conference with US Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danley. He stated that under the agreement, Chevron will supply EDC with 400 million cubic meters of LNG annually. This marks the first time US LNG has been included in Hungary's energy supply structure. Szijjártó also mentioned that Hungary has signed a contract with Westinghouse Electric Corporation for nuclear fuel supply to the Pákš nuclear power plant, with plans to commence operations between 2028 and 2029. The two sides also reached an agreement on using US technology to build small modular reactors in Hungary. (CCTV)

06:03:33

The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January 2026 remains at 24.4%, little changed from the previous day. According to CME's FedWatch Tool, the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January 2026 is 24.4%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 75.6%. The probability of the Fed cumulatively cutting rates by 25 basis points by March 2026 is 43.5%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 49%, and the probability of a cumulative rate cut of 50 basis points is 9.1%.

05:54:06

NYMEX palladium inventory in the US on December 15th - Updated Daily

Previous : 1892.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 1892.30

05:54:06

NYMEX Palladium inventory changes in the US on December 15th - Daily

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

05:53:40

NYMEX platinum inventory changes in the United States on December 15th - Daily

Previous : 0 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

05:53:40

NYMEX platinum inventory in the US on December 15th - Updated Daily

Previous : 6145.61 Forecast : -

Published Value 6145.61

05:52:39

Gold prices rebounded in late New York trading on Tuesday (December 16) following the release of the US November non-farm payrolls report. Spot gold fell 0.03% to $4,303.69 per ounce, having spent half the day trading in a narrow range. It hit a daily low of $4,271.92 in the Asian afternoon session before rising 90 minutes before the release of the US non-farm payrolls report at 21:30. The rebound continued after the data release, reaching a daily high of $4,335.11 at 23:08. COMEX gold futures fell 0.03% to $4,333.70 per ounce, trading between $4,297.40 and $4,367.90 during the day.

05:52:36

COMEX silver inventory changes in the US on December 15th - Daily

Previous : 12006.02 Forecast : -

Published Value -7142.39

05:52:36

COMEX silver inventory in the US on December 15th - Updated Daily

Previous : 4545603.76 Forecast : -

Published Value 4538461.37

05:52:23

COMEX gold inventory in the United States on December 15th - Updated Daily

Previous : 359672.32 Forecast : -

Published Value 359913.45

05:52:23

COMEX gold inventory changes in the US on December 15th - Daily

Previous : -5.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 241.13

05:51:30

Ecuador, Panama, Uruguay, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic will benefit from a $3.18 billion financing package approved by the Inter-American Development Bank.

05:51:01

New Zealand's current account balance for the rolling year in the third quarter

Previous : -159.56 Forecast : -149

Published Value -153.70

05:48:06

New Zealand's current account as a percentage of GDP in the third quarter at an annual rate

Previous : -3.70% Forecast : -3.40%

Published Value 3.50%

05:47:45

New Zealand's current account for the third quarter

Previous : -9.70 Forecast : -80.08

Published Value 83.65

05:46:15

New Zealand's current account deficit for the third quarter was NZ$8.365 billion, compared to a forecast of NZ$8.008 billion and a previous deficit of NZ$970 million. The annualized rate of the current account deficit as a percentage of GDP was -3.5%, compared to a forecast of -3.4% and a previous deficit of -3.70%.

05:45:09

According to a report, as Mexico’s largest refinery gradually releases its capacity, the country’s refining system has recently reached its highest operating level in 11 years. Last week, Pemex’s refining system processed 1.35 million barrels of crude oil per day. The last time it processed more than 1.3 million barrels per day was in April 2014.

05:42:43

API weekly crude oil production volume in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : 18.70 Forecast : -

Published Value -7.10

05:42:42

API weekly heating oil inventory for the week ending December 12 in the United States

Previous : 29.60 Forecast : -

Published Value -43.50

05:42:42

U.S. API weekly crude oil imports for the week ending December 12

Previous : 17.50 Forecast : -

Published Value -22.50

05:42:42

API weekly refined oil imports in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : -27.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 55

05:42:41

API Cushing crude oil inventories in the United States for the week ending December 12 changed

Previous : 4.70 Forecast : -

Published Value -51

05:41:07

Changes in API gasoline inventories in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : 695.50 Forecast : 210

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Published Value 483.50

05:41:00

Changes in API distillate inventories in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : 102.70 Forecast : 206.60

Published Value 251.10

05:40:52

U.S. API crude oil inventories fell by 9.322 million barrels in the week ending December 12, compared with an expected decrease of 2.197 million barrels and a previous decrease of 4.779 million barrels. Meanwhile, API gasoline inventories rose by 4.835 million barrels, compared with an expected increase of 2.1 million barrels and a previous increase of 6.955 million barrels. API distillate fuel inventories rose by 2.511 million barrels, compared with an expected increase of 2.066 million barrels and a previous increase of 1.027 million barrels. API Cushing crude oil inventories fell by 510,000 barrels, compared with a previous increase of 47,000 barrels. API heating oil inventories fell by 435,000 barrels, compared with a previous increase of 296,000 barrels. API crude oil imports fell by 225,000 barrels, compared with a previous increase of 175,000 barrels.

05:40:26

Changes in API crude oil inventories in the United States for the week ending December 12

Previous : -477.90 Forecast : -219.70

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Published Value -932.20

05:27:21

Westpac has revised its forecast, now expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to remain on hold in 2026, whereas it had previously anticipated multiple rate cuts.

05:16:55

The FTSE A50 futures index closed up 0.02% at 14,980 points in overnight trading.

05:15:51

According to market sources, Jared Kushner's Afiniti company has withdrawn from the Warner Bros. acquisition battle.

05:14:47

International oil prices fell on the 16th. By the close of trading that day, the price of light sweet crude oil futures for January 2026 delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by $1.55 to settle at $55.27 per barrel, a drop of 2.73%; the price of Brent crude oil futures for February delivery on the London ICE Futures Exchange fell by $1.64 to settle at $58.92 per barrel, a drop of 2.71%.

05:14:44

The US dollar index fell 0.16% on the 16th, closing at 98.147 in late trading. At the close of New York trading, the euro rose to $1.1758 against the dollar from $1.1749; the pound rose to $1.3426 from $1.3373; the dollar fell to 154.68 yen from 155.24 yen; the dollar fell to 0.7946 Swiss francs from 0.7966; the dollar fell to 1.3746 Canadian dollars from 1.3773; and the dollar fell to 9.2890 Swedish krona from 9.2895.

05:11:33

Euroclear has been placed on Fitch's negative rating watch list.

05:09:26

The relevant committees of the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on two bills on Thursday: one to ensure that air traffic controllers receive their salaries during the government shutdown, and the other to expedite the approval process for supersonic aircraft.

05:04:13

The Central Bank of Chile stated that with the risk of inflation convergence decreasing, the inflation outlook has already factored in some more favorable cost factors.

05:02:06

The Central Bank of Chile lowered its benchmark interest rate from 4.75% to 4.5%.

05:02:04

Tesla shares rose more than 3% on Tuesday after a special analysis by compensation and corporate governance research firm Equilar showed that the company’s board members have earned more than $3 billion through stock awards, far exceeding the total amount of stock awards granted to directors by other U.S. tech giants such as Alphabet, Meta and Nvidia during the same period. This has attracted widespread market attention. The analysis indicates that Tesla directors’ earnings mainly come from the appreciation of realized or held stock options.

04:59:53

Nvidia shares rose 1% in late trading on Tuesday, while its rival Biren Technology plans to list in Hong Kong after receiving regulatory approval.

04:59:51

Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Medline is considering pricing its U.S. IPO at $29 per share and is also discussing expanding the fundraising to $7 billion.

04:56:38

According to The Wall Street Journal, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. will recommend that shareholders reject Paramount's takeover offer.

04:47:15

Tesla shares hit a record high on Tuesday, as market optimism grew regarding its self-driving and robotics businesses, despite ongoing challenges in its electric vehicle business. As of 3:35 p.m. New York time, the stock was up as much as 3% to $489.57. Tesla's previous closing record was $479.86 on December 17, 2024, and its intraday record was $488.54 on December 18.

04:45:08

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said one or two more interviews with the next Federal Reserve chairman will be conducted this week, and President Donald Trump may announce his nominee in early January. Bessant told Fox Business on Tuesday, "Following the president's pace, he's always been very, very cautious, and very direct in asking candidates about their views on Fed policy, structure, future direction, and the economy." He speculated the appointment would be announced "in early January" but did not specify who would be interviewed this week. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources, reported on Tuesday that Trump is expected to interview Fed Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday. White House spokesman Kush... In a statement, Desai said, "President Trump has always been committed to nominating the best and most qualified person to reverse the economic disaster caused by Biden, but any reports about the Federal Reserve Chair nomination process before President Trump's announcement are just pointless speculation." Earlier on Tuesday, Besai praised National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh as "very, very qualified." According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump said in an interview with the newspaper last Friday that these two were his top choices. Besai refuted the idea that Hassett would lack the ability to make independent decisions and should therefore be disqualified if he succeeded Jerome Powell as the new Federal Reserve Chair.

04:45:00

According to the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State met with the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the U.S. indicated its readiness to take action to push all parties to comply with the Washington Agreement.

04:41:50

The Nasdaq 100 index hit an intraday high, rising nearly 0.5%.

04:37:39

Argentine state-owned oil company YPF revealed that JPMorgan Chase will contact at least hundreds of banks and investment funds in an effort to raise approximately $14 billion for Argentina’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) export program.

04:34:44

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,200.00 mark, currently trading at 48,200.45, down 0.45% on the day.

04:34:00

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), gasoline prices in the U.S. have fallen to their lowest level in four years ahead of the holiday season, dropping below $3 per gallon, a positive development for consumers.

04:33:58

Tesla's stock price hit a record high, rising 2.8%.

04:33:57

The White House announced that President Trump's expanded travel ban will take effect on January 1, 2026.

04:32:53

So far this year, U.S. crude oil prices have fallen by about 23%, marking their worst performance since 2018, while Brent crude oil has fallen by about 21%, potentially recording its worst annual performance since 2020.

04:31:42

In January, Brent crude oil, the global benchmark for crude oil prices, fell by $1.64, or 2.71%, to settle at $58.92 a barrel.

04:29:35

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $1.55, or 2.73%, to settle at $55.27 a barrel.

04:28:31

Tech giants such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft are urging Congress to pass legislation to reform the federal licensing process in order to expedite the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing projects in the United States. The full House of Representatives may vote this week on the Speedy Licensing Efficiency to Enhance Digital Competitiveness Act (SPEED Act), which passed a key procedural vote on Tuesday.

04:26:25

On Tuesday (December 16), in late New York trading, the Bloomberg Grain Index fell 1.10% to 29.0113 points. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures fell 0.85% to $4.36 per bushel, wheat futures fell 2.10% to $5.09 per bushel, soybean futures fell 0.83% to $10.7225 per bushel, soybean meal futures fell 0.05%, and soybean oil futures fell 2.05%. Meanwhile, CBOT lean hog futures rose 0.95%, live cattle futures rose 0.17%, and feed cattle futures rose 0.81%.

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4338.22	5.61 (0.13%)
XAG	67.126	1.664 (2.54%)
CONC	56.54	0.54 (0.96%)
OILC	60.48	0.76 (1.28%)
USD	98.717	0.277 (0.28%)
EURUSD	1.1707	-0.0014 (-0.12%)
GBPUSD	1.3375	-0.0004 (-0.03%)
USDCNH	7.0341	0.0029 (0.04%)

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