Real-Time Financial News | 24/7 Market Updates

Sydney：12/24 22:26:56

Tokyo：12/24 22:26:56

Hong Kong：12/24 22:26:56

Singapore：12/24 22:26:56

Dubai：12/24 22:26:56

London：12/24 22:26:56

New York：12/24 22:26:56

2025-12-15 Monday

2025-12-20

14:32:07

India's manufacturing WPI annual rate for November - Wholesale sub-item

Previous : 1.54% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.33%

14:32:04

India's fuel WPI annual rate for November - Wholesale sub-item

Previous : -2.55% Forecast : -

Published Value -2.27%

14:31:58

India's food WPI monthly rate for November - Wholesale Sub-item

Previous : -5.04% Forecast : -

Published Value -2.60%

14:31:56

[Saudi Arabia's November Inflation Rate Falls to 11-Month Low] ⑴ Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate fell to 1.9% in November, lower than the expected 2.0% and the previous month's 2.1%, marking the lowest level since December 2024. ⑵ Food and beverage price growth slowed to 1.3% (1.5% in October), housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel inflation slowed to 4.3% (4.5% previously), and transportation inflation slowed to 1.5% (1.6% previously). ⑶ Entertainment and cultural inflation slowed significantly to 1.3% (2.4% previously), and insurance and financial services inflation slowed sharply to 5.1% (8.2% previously). ⑷ The decline in furniture, household equipment, and routine household maintenance prices narrowed to 0.3% (down 0.5% previously), while restaurant and accommodation service prices turned to a 0.5% decline (up 1.1% previously). (5) On the other hand, tobacco inflation rose slightly to 1.0% (previous value 0.9%), education services inflation rose slightly to 1.5% (previous value 1.4%), and personal care, social protection, and miscellaneous goods inflation rose to 6.6% (previous value 5.9%). (6) On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% month-on-month in November, compared to 0.3% in the previous month.

14:31:52

India's wholesale price index (WPI) year-on-year rate for November

Previous : -1.21% Forecast : -0.60%

Published Value -0.32%

14:27:51

[Singapore Private Residential Sales Plunge Over 80% in November, Slower Year-End Launches] 1. Data released by Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Monday showed that private residential sales (excluding executive condominiums) plummeted to 325 units in November, a decrease of over 80% compared to 2,424 units in October, and a significant decline compared to 2,560 units in the same period last year. 2. The sharp drop in sales is mainly due to developers slowing down their launch pace as the year draws to a close. Huttons Asia noted that only one new project was launched in November, far fewer than the four in October. Its CEO, Mark Yip, predicts that the market may cool further in December, with sales potentially falling to between 200 and 250 units. Marcus Chu, head of ERA Singapore, also stated that the year-end holiday season and school holidays are expected to dampen market activity. 3. However, despite the year-end market slowdown, major real estate services agencies are maintaining their full-year sales forecasts. Both Huttons and ERA expect developer sales of private residential units (excluding executive condominiums) to reach approximately 11,000 units in 2025.

14:22:34

AMSPEC AGRI: Malaysia's palm oil exports from December 1 to 15 totaled 587,657 tons, compared to 702,692 tons from November 1 to 15.

14:20:19

[Bank of Japan May Raise Interest Rates to 0.75% This Week, Reaching a 30-Year High] 1. The Bank of Japan is expected to propose an interest rate hike at its policy meeting on December 18-19, raising the current policy rate of 0.5% by 25 basis points to 0.75%. If approved, the interest rate will reach a 30-year high since 1995. 2. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and other senior officials have repeatedly signaled their support for the rate hike. While there has been no explicit opposition within the policy committee, the central bank has stated that it will comprehensively assess potential market risks such as sharp stock market volatility and a rapid appreciation of the yen before making a final decision. If this rate hike goes ahead, it will be the first increase in the Bank of Japan's policy rate in 11 months since January 2025.

14:17:06

Jefferies lowered its price target for Chevron from $179 to $174.

14:14:48

On the 15th, the Budget Committee of the Japanese House of Councillors held a concluding interpellation session on the supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated regarding raising the personal income tax exemption threshold: the ruling party's tax system research committee has reached a consensus at this stage to set the threshold at 1.68 million yen (annual income).

14:11:45

Kazakhstan's Energy Minister: The arbitration ruling in the Karachaganak oil field case is expected to be released before the end of the year.

14:10:01

[Chongqing Seeks Public Opinion: Supporting the Construction of Industrial Technology Engineering Centers and Emerging Industry Innovation Centers in Future Industries] The Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology has drafted the "Several Measures of Chongqing Municipality to Support the Cultivation and Development of Future Industries (Draft for Public Comment)," and is now soliciting public opinions and suggestions. The draft proposes to create high-level innovation platforms. It supports the construction of industrial technology engineering centers and emerging industry innovation centers in future industries, striving to create national-level science and technology innovation platforms, with a maximum support of 50 million yuan per project. Newly recognized national key laboratories, national technology innovation centers, and national clinical medical centers in future industries will receive a maximum support of 10 million yuan, and Chongqing laboratories will receive support based on a "one laboratory, one policy" approach. Newly recognized or evaluated municipal-level manufacturing innovation centers and national-level manufacturing innovation centers with excellent or good results will receive a maximum support of 5 million yuan and 20 million yuan respectively. It supports qualified enterprises in leading the establishment of industrial innovation complexes and provides a maximum support of 1 million yuan; already built and operational complexes will receive operating subsidies based on annual evaluation results.

14:07:13

Trade agencies report that India's sunflower oil imports in November totaled 142,953 tons, compared to 260,548 tons in October; soybean oil imports in November totaled 370,661 tons, compared to 454,619 tons in October.

14:06:09

Trade officials reported that India's vegetable oil imports in November totaled 1,183,832 tons, compared to 1,332,173 tons in October; palm oil imports in November reached 632,341 tons, higher than October's 602,381 tons.

14:04:44

Kazakhstan will deliver two new mooring facilities to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium in January.

14:03:46

The US dollar is under pressure, while the Canadian dollar is strong; USD/CAD hovers near a three-month low awaiting key US and Canadian data for guidance. Details>

14:03:06

[Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates This Week] The Bank of England is expected to announce a rate cut this Thursday, lowering its benchmark interest rate from 4.0% to 3.75%. This would be the first rate cut since August, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in three years. Markets predict the decision will likely pass by a narrow margin of 5 votes in favor and 4 against. A key change is that Bank of England Governor Bailey may reverse his previous stance and vote in favor of the rate cut, after hinting last month that he would be inclined to ease policy if there is evidence of easing inflation. Most analysts expect that if a rate cut occurs, the Bank of England may adjust its forward guidance, removing the phrase "gradually declining" to retain flexibility for future actions. Markets widely anticipate that, with major central banks nearing the end of their rate-cutting cycles, the Bank of England may only cut rates once more in 2026.

14:01:29

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 50,216.74 points today, down 1.22%.

14:01:01

Finland's November CPI fell 0.1% year-on-year.

14:00:05

A Wall Street giant's century-long prediction: 2026, the twilight of the dollar's hegemony? Details>

13:59:19

Jin Yuzhi, CEO of Huawei's Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, stated that intelligentization of new energy vehicles has become a necessity and is undergoing rapid iteration. He introduced that Huawei's Qiankun Intelligent Driving Assistance System has currently accumulated over 5.8 billion kilometers of mileage, with over 20 million parking space-to-parking interactions and over 350 million automatic parking maneuvers.

13:58:06

[Hainan Free Trade Port 500kV Main Grid Project Put into Operation] It was learned from Hainan Power Grid Company that today, the Hainan 500kV main grid project, a key project in the national "14th Five-Year Plan" for power development and a major project of the Hainan Free Trade Port, was fully put into operation. This is the first power grid project in my country to achieve integrated application of digital technology across the entire province's main grid. China Southern Power Grid predicts that by 2030, Hainan's peak power load will reach 15.5 million kilowatts, and the average annual growth rate of total electricity consumption during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period will reach 10.3%. China Southern Power Grid plans to invest 46 billion yuan to improve Hainan's power grid infrastructure construction and power support and security level. (CCTV News)

13:57:40

[To Address Nursing Shortage, Japan Systematically Imports and Trains Caregivers from India] 1. To address the increasingly severe problem of an aging population and a shortage of nursing care personnel, Japan has begun systematically importing caregivers from India. Since the program began in 2022, the number of Indian caregivers in Japan has increased to approximately 300, a 73% increase from the previous year. 2. Since 2024, Japan Property Insurance Nursing Company, a well-known Japanese nursing service company, has been conducting targeted recruitment in India, prioritizing those with existing nursing experience and providing them with approximately nine months of Japanese language and nursing skills training, followed by assistance with obtaining work permits in Japan. To date, the company has successfully assisted six Indian caregivers in finding employment in Japan this year.

13:57:19

Spot gold rose 1.00% on the day, closing at $4,343.20 per ounce; COMEX gold futures were last quoted at $4,376.70 per ounce, up 1.12% on the day.

13:56:27

[South Korea is studying allowing foreign-issued credit cards to be used directly for bus and subway rides] To improve travel convenience for foreign tourists, the South Korean government is studying the introduction of an open public transportation payment system that would allow foreign-issued credit cards to be used directly for bus and subway rides, potentially offering the same transfer discounts as domestic passengers. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport commissioned a professional team this month to begin research on the plan, with the project expected to be completed by the end of next year. Due to the involvement of payment system integration and infrastructure upgrades, the policy is expected to be implemented as early as 2027. Currently, foreign tourists in South Korea need to purchase transportation cards or single-journey tickets in advance to use public transportation; the new measure will simplify their travel process.

13:54:48

Spot silver just touched the $63.00/ounce mark, last trading at $63.00/ounce, up 1.69% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract last traded at $63.26/ounce, up 2.02% on the day.

13:52:28

[Indonesia's Tin Exports Rebound Significantly in November] 1. As the world's second-largest tin producer, Indonesia saw a significant rebound in tin exports in November, reaching 7,459 tons, nearly double the figure in October. This indicates that short-term supply concerns stemming from the country's crackdown on illegal mining are gradually easing. In October, exports plummeted to 2,643 tons, the lowest level since January, due to President Prabowo Subianto's directive to crack down on illegal mining in major tin-producing areas such as Bangka Belitung. 2. Tightening supply expectations have continued to support tin prices this year, with London Metal Exchange (LME) tin contracts rising by 41% year-to-date, making them one of the best-performing metals on the exchange. With the recovery in exports, market concerns about the stability of Indonesian supply have subsided.

13:50:57

HKEX Head of Markets, Yu Xueqin: 24-hour trading is not a simple statement; it requires in-depth research. First, we need to clarify why we want 24-hour trading, and who our target customers are. Whether 24-hour trading will necessarily increase market liquidity is also uncertain. While 24-hour trading still requires careful consideration and research, extending trading hours is certainly something to consider.

13:49:56

The South Korean government is studying countermeasures and considering allowing foreign tourists to use credit cards to ride public transportation in the future.

13:47:55

Saudi Arabia's CPI rose 1.9% year-on-year and 0.1% month-on-month in November.

13:46:08

[Cautious Trading in the Forex Market: Yen Rebounds, New Zealand Dollar Weakens as Markets Await Global Central Bank Decisions and Key US Data] 1. The global forex market entered a wait-and-see mode this week, with major currencies fluctuating within a narrow range. Market focus is on a series of upcoming key events, including interest rate decisions from the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan, as well as the delayed US November non-farm payrolls report and inflation data. 2. The US dollar index held steady near a two-month low during Monday's Asian trading session, currently at 98.37. The euro and pound sterling were little changed against the dollar, trading at $1.1733 and $1.3362 respectively, reflecting investors' cautious attitude ahead of their respective central bank policy meetings. 3. Among other currencies, the New Zealand dollar fell 0.38% against the US dollar to $0.5779. This followed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor's reiteration of the interest rate path guidance in the policy statement, hinting at the possibility of a small rate cut in the near term, a statement that surprised the market. However, weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data dragged down the New Zealand dollar. The yen strengthened on a survey showing that confidence among major Japanese manufacturers hit a four-year high, with the dollar currently down 0.5% to 155.07 against the yen, reinforcing market expectations for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan this week. However, analysts generally believe this could be a "dovish rate hike." 4. Regarding market expectations, traders have almost fully priced in a rate cut by the Bank of England, while the general expectation for the European Central Bank is to keep rates unchanged. Meanwhile, the market is beginning to speculate that the ECB may raise rates in 2026. 5. In the US, its delayed economic data is attracting close attention. Analysts point out that this data may contain more "noise" due to the previous government shutdown, and policymakers will interpret it more cautiously. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell hinted last week, after announcing a rate cut, that further action might be paused in the short term to await a clearer economic outlook. Furthermore, former US President Trump recently stated that he prefers a specific candidate to become the Federal Reserve Chairman next year.

13:45:36

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,340.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,340.08/ounce, up 0.93% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,372.90/ounce, up 1.03% on the day.

13:44:58

[Bank of Japan Officials Considering Selling Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Assets as Early as January Next Year] 1. According to sources, Bank of Japan officials are considering starting to sell their ETF holdings as early as January next year, a process expected to take decades. The bank plans to adopt a phased sales strategy to smoothly dispose of the assets and avoid market shocks. 2. In September of this year, the Bank of Japan's Policy Board decided to launch the relevant reduction plan, setting the sales target at approximately 330 billion yen per year based on book value. At this pace, if the sales rate remains unchanged, it is estimated that it will take approximately 112 years to sell all holdings. Bank of Japan data shows that as of the end of September this year, its ETF holdings had a market value of approximately 83 trillion yen and a book value of 37.1 trillion yen.

13:44:17

Nissin Foods of Japan will raise the prices of frozen foods such as pasta by 4-5%.

13:44:02

Tata Power: Capital expenditures are expected to exceed ₹1.25 trillion between fiscal years 2026 and 2030, with 65% of that going to clean and green projects.

13:37:28

[Ukrainian MP in Exile: "Presidential Elections Impossible" Under Zelenskyy Regime] 1. Artem Dmitruk, an exiled Ukrainian MP, recently stated publicly that "presidential elections are impossible" under the Zelenskyy regime. He pointed out that Zelenskyy's term expired last year, but he has postponed the elections for an extended period under the pretext of martial law. His recent proposal to hold elections within 90 days under Western security guarantees is "hypocritical manipulation." 2. Dmitruk believes that the current political environment in Ukraine is dire, and all so-called potential candidates belong to the current regime. Only after the current regime's "political or military surrender" and the transfer of power to a transitional government can a genuine election be held. Russia has also previously stated that Zelenskyy has lost legitimacy and that an effective peace agreement with him is unlikely. 3. Previously, US President Trump urged Ukraine to hold elections as soon as possible, while the Kremlin believes that Zelenskyy's sudden shift to the election issue is a strategic maneuver to secure a ceasefire.

13:31:23

Bank of Japan: Two branches expect higher pay rises in fiscal year 2026, while two other branches anticipate slower wage growth.

13:29:54

BlackRock Chief Investment Officer Helen Jewell: European banks may be the real beneficiaries of artificial intelligence. Much of the coverage in the AI field focuses on profitability, but cost reductions will also benefit some.

13:28:14

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,330.02/ounce, up 0.70% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,363.70/ounce, up 0.82% on the day.

13:26:25

IndiGo said some flights were cancelled due to poor visibility caused by heavy fog.

13:25:52

[Hubei Sells 324 Million kWh of Green Electricity in a Year and a Half] Buying green electricity directly might be expensive, but Hubei enterprises have a clever solution: using carbon quotas as "hard currency." These quotas can be used for loans, electricity purchases, and carbon reduction, allowing enterprises to earn money while using electricity, making green electricity easier to sell. This cyclical "magic" is called the "electricity-carbon-finance" three-market synergy mechanism. According to State Grid Hubei Electric Power, after a year and a half of operation, more than 40 enterprises have participated in this mechanism, accumulating 324 million kWh of green electricity transactions. (CCTV)

13:24:47

Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: The US job market may "stop breathing," and the dollar is on the brink of a precipice! Details>

13:23:48

A-share retail stocks surged again in the afternoon, with New World Group hitting the daily limit and Hongqi Chain Group also rebounding to close at the daily limit. Previously, Baida Group, Dongbai Group, and Guangbai Co., Ltd. had all hit their daily limits, while Guoguang Chain, Da Dongfang, Maoye Commercial, and Youhao Group also followed suit.

13:23:26

Malaysia stated that, at Thailand's request, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Special Meeting, originally scheduled for December 16, has been postponed to December 22.

13:23:04

The Bank of Japan is reportedly set to begin selling its ETF holdings as early as January.

13:18:38

The UK will begin regulating crypto assets in October 2027, the Treasury said on Monday, adding that the rules are designed to provide certainty for the industry while excluding “bad actors.” The government will submit legislation to Parliament later Monday to extend existing financial regulation to companies engaged in crypto businesses, aligning the UK with the regulatory path of the US rather than the EU, which has established tailored rules for the sector. A Treasury spokesperson said that only minor changes have been made to a draft bill that would give regulatory power since it was published earlier this year.

13:14:47

Marubeni Corporation reported that Japan's aluminum inventories fell 5.2% month-on-month in November.

13:13:26

Xinhua News Agency: Tonga's parliament held a prime ministerial election on the 15th, and Speaker Fakkafanua was elected as the new prime minister.

13:10:02

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (December 15, 2025) Details>

13:09:16

Yonhap News Agency reported that on December 15, the special investigation team in South Korea responsible for investigating the martial law incident released its final investigation results, indicting 24 people, including former President Yoon Seok-youl.

13:07:27

[South Korean Airlines Says "Zero Tolerance" for Passengers Tampering with Emergency Exits] Korean Air said on December 15 that incidents of passengers tampering with emergency exits have increased in recent years, threatening aviation safety. The company will adopt a "zero tolerance" policy for such behavior, including filing criminal charges against offending passengers. According to Yonhap News Agency, Korean Air has experienced 14 incidents of passengers tampering with or attempting to tamper with emergency exits in the past two years. Therefore, the company has decided to adopt a "zero tolerance" policy for such behavior to better maintain aviation safety. Korean Air said it will file criminal charges against offending passengers, seek civil compensation, and add them to a "no-fly" blacklist. Under South Korean aviation safety law, unauthorized opening of aircraft doors or emergency exits can result in up to 10 years in prison. (Xinhua)

13:06:50

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (December 15, 2025) Details>

13:06:43

Bank of Japan: Wages for part-time employees to be increased in fiscal year 2025, reflecting relatively high minimum wage increases.

13:04:15

Bank of Japan: However, most companies seem to believe that it will be necessary to raise wages to the same level as in fiscal year 2025, or to a level similar to that commonly adopted by other companies, by fiscal year 2026. Due to the persistent and severe labor shortage, businesses are pessimistic about wage growth prospects in order to retain employees.

13:03:39

Bank of Japan: The number of companies expecting significant profit improvement is not large.

13:03:21

Citigroup predicts that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates twice in 2026, in February and May, as inflation risks rise.

13:03:06

[Most of my country Continues to Warm Up; New Cold Air Will Block the Rise Around the Weekend] With the end of the cold wave, most parts of my country began to warm up yesterday. Over the next week, most parts of my country will continue to warm up, especially in Northeast China and parts of the Yangtze River basin where the warmth is unusual for this time of year. Although there will be occasional cold air masses affecting the region, their cooling effect will be weak and short-lived, and the overall warming trend will not be significantly altered. It is expected that a new cold air mass will arrive after the 19th. This cold air mass will be stronger and will block the warming process. At that time, temperatures across the country will drop back to normal or below normal levels. The more significantly temperatures are above normal, the greater the temperature drop will be. Many areas in Northeast China and the Jiangnan region will experience a sharp drop in temperature. (CCTV News)

13:02:42

Indian Ministry of External Affairs: The Foreign Minister will visit the UAE and Israel.

13:02:28

[CSRC: Continue to Crack Down on Securities and Futures Violations such as Financial Fraud, Insider Trading, Market Manipulation, and Misappropriation of Private Equity Fund Assets] Recently, Wu Qing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), chaired an enlarged meeting of the Party Committee, which emphasized adhering to strict supervision and management to effectively improve regulatory enforcement efficiency. The meeting stressed strengthening technology-enabled supervision and continuing to crack down on securities and futures violations such as financial fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, and misappropriation of private equity fund assets. It also called for promoting the promulgation of regulations governing listed companies and actively cooperating in revising laws and regulations in key areas such as securities companies and securities investment funds.

13:02:10

[CSRC: Launching Deeper Reforms of the ChiNext Market and Accelerating the Implementation of the "1+6" Reform Measures for the STAR Market] Recently, Wu Qing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), chaired an enlarged meeting of the Party Committee, which mentioned launching deeper reforms of the ChiNext market and accelerating the implementation of the "1+6" reform measures for the STAR Market. The meeting also emphasized promoting the high-quality development of the private equity industry, expediting the pilot program for commercial real estate REITs, and researching and launching new key futures products. Furthermore, the meeting stressed adhering to the principle of supporting superior companies and limiting inferior ones, and accelerating the creation of first-class investment banks and institutions. Finally, the meeting called for steadily expanding institutional opening-up, optimizing the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) system and interconnectivity mechanisms, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of overseas listing registration.

13:01:51

Bank of Japan: The Bank of Japan has gathered information on companies' positions regarding wage growth in fiscal year 2026 (relative to fiscal year 2025) through contacts with business leaders.

13:01:09

[CSRC: Fully Promote the Implementation of the Long-Term Fund Assessment Mechanism, Vigorously Develop Equity-Based Public Funds, and Promote the High-Quality Development of Index Investment] Recently, Wu Qing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), chaired an enlarged meeting of the Party Committee. The meeting emphasized the need to actively cultivate a high-quality group of listed companies, launch a new round of special actions on corporate governance, and guide high-quality companies to continuously increase dividend payouts and share buybacks. It also stressed the importance of fully promoting the implementation of the long-term fund assessment mechanism, vigorously developing equity-based public funds, and promoting the high-quality development of index investment. Furthermore, the meeting called for strengthening cross-market, cross-industry, and cross-border risk monitoring and control, enhancing counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments, and improving the long-term market stabilization mechanism. Finally, the meeting emphasized strengthening policy interpretation and expectation guidance, and promptly responding to market concerns.

13:00:42

The South Korean presidential office announced that South Korea and Laos have upgraded their bilateral relations to a comprehensive partnership, with South Korea viewing Laos as an important partner in its critical mineral supply chain.

13:00:26

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the special ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting, originally scheduled for the 16th to assess the Thai-Cambodian conflict and ease tensions, will be postponed.

13:00:10

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13164.51 points, down 0.71%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3153.18 points, down 1.29%; the SME Composite Index opened at 14003.96 points, down 0.32%; the Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3884.85 points, down 0.12%; and the CSI 300 Index opened at 4573.30 points, down 0.17%.

12:56:20

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50200.00 mark, currently trading at 50200.84, down 1.25% on the day.

12:52:29

A summary chart of futures company viewpoints: Non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, tin, etc.) on December 13th Details>

12:42:19

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,100.00 mark, currently trading at 50,102.60, down 1.44% on the day.

12:39:29

Japan's year-on-year rate of tertiary industry activity in October

Previous : 2.90% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.10%

12:39:28

Japan's tertiary industry activity rate for October - unadjusted seasonally

Previous : 0.50% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.40%

12:38:44

Japan's tertiary industry activity index for October - Unadjusted seasonally

Previous : 105.10 Forecast : -

Published Value 105.80

12:38:18

Japan's tertiary industry activity rate for October - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 0.30% Forecast : 0.20%

Published Value 0.90%

11:53:52

[my country's Machinery Industry Has 137,000 Enterprises Above Designated Size] According to the China Machinery Industry Federation, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, my country's machinery industry achieved remarkable results in terms of industrial scale, foreign trade, and innovation capabilities. Specifically, the number of machinery enterprises above designated size increased from 92,000 at the end of 2020 to 137,000 by the end of October 2025. Data shows that in terms of industrial scale, since the 14th Five-Year Plan, the added value of my country's machinery industry has grown at an average annual rate of 7.1%, and in the first three quarters of this year, the growth rate was 8.7%, both higher than the national average for industry and manufacturing during the same period. Regarding foreign trade, from January to October this year, the total import and export volume of goods reached US$1.03 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 7.6%. The total import and export volume of goods in the machinery industry for the whole year is expected to reach a new high. (Xinhua News Agency)

11:51:47

Thailand's Ministry of Finance: Previous stimulus measures aimed to boost the economy

11:50:41

Thailand's Ministry of Finance: Capital inflows are driving the baht higher; economic growth this year is expected to be at least 2%.

11:50:04

[New Biochip Aids Rapid Antibody Screening for Viruses] The Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel recently announced that researchers at the institute have developed a cell-free biochip that could be used for rapid early antibody screening of emerging viruses and comparison of antibody activity in candidate vaccines. Researchers are currently further optimizing the chip's stability and reproducibility, hoping to apply it to the early detection of novel respiratory pathogens. The findings have been published in the British journal *Nature Nanotechnology*. (Xinhua)

11:48:50

Thailand's Ministry of Finance: The Thai baht is too high.

11:44:13

[ECOWAS Rejects Guinea-Bissau Military Transitional Plan] On March 14, the 68th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. ECOWAS Commission Chairman Omar Touré read a communiqué after the summit, stating that ECOWAS rejected the transitional plan announced by the Guinea-Bissau military leadership, demanding the immediate release of all political prisoners and calling for the formation of a civilian-led transitional government. The summit also decided to authorize ECOWAS to establish a military mission in Guinea-Bissau. ECOWAS unanimously decided that if Guinea-Bissau does not comply with ECOWAS decisions, sanctions will be imposed on the relevant individuals or groups. (CCTV News)

11:44:01

Toyota plans to issue up to 5 billion Indian rupees in bonds.

11:43:51

Traders: The Reserve Bank of India may sell dollars to limit the rupee's decline.

11:42:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,000.00 mark, currently trading at 49,993.54, down 1.66% on the day.

11:34:39

[A-Share Midday Market Review: ChiNext Index Weak, Consumer Sector Bucks the Trend] The Shanghai Composite Index opened lower but rebounded in the morning, while the ChiNext Index showed weakness. The consumer sector bucked the trend, with dairy, food, and retail sectors leading the gains. Several stocks, including Huanlejia and Sunshine Dairy, hit their daily limit. The commercial aerospace concept remained active, with stocks like Leike Defense and Tongyu Communication hitting their daily limit. The insurance sector strengthened, with Ping An Insurance rising over 4%, reaching a new high in over four years. On the downside, computing hardware stocks weakened, with Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable hitting its daily limit down. The number of rising stocks slightly exceeded the number of falling stocks, with a midday turnover of 1.2 trillion yuan. At midday closing, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.11%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.71%, and the ChiNext Index fell 1.29%.

11:32:34

Thai Finance Minister: GDP growth expected to be at least 1% in the fourth quarter

11:32:25

[Venezuelan Protests Condemn US Seizure of Oil Tanker] Protests erupted across Venezuela on the 13th in response to the US seizure of an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil in waters near the country. In the capital, Caracas, protesters condemned the move as a plunder of Venezuela's national wealth and warned the US against invading Venezuela. On the 14th, Venezuelan President Maduro stated via social media that the large-scale protests across Venezuela reflected the Venezuelan people's defense of national sovereignty and energy resources. Maduro emphasized that Venezuela's oil resources belong to Venezuela, and anyone who wants them must pay. Venezuela does not accept the US's "piracy" and will not tolerate robbery and fraud. (CCTV)

11:31:30

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 3884.93 points, down 0.11%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4573.30 points, down 0.17%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13164.03 points, down 0.71%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3153.07 points, down 1.29%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 14002.36 points, down 0.33%.

11:30:09

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 50,072.10 points at midday, down 1.50%.

11:28:46

According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on the 14th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that Iran never seeks war but hopes to resolve issues through diplomatic means. Whether Iran is currently in a favorable position depends on the Iranian people, and he advised the United States to respect the system chosen by the Iranian people for themselves.

11:26:32

The yen received buying support, while the strengthened expectation of a BoJ rate hike put downward pressure on USD/JPY. Details>

11:23:35

[New Zealand Dollar Weakens Slightly, Dragged Down by Data from Major Asian Markets] 1. During Monday's Asian trading session, the New Zealand dollar weakened against the US dollar, falling below the 0.58 level and dropping as much as 0.5% to 0.5772, a three-day low, due to weaker-than-expected economic data from major Asian markets. Later on Monday, Federal Reserve officials, including Fed Governor Milan and New York Fed President Williams, will speak. The delayed US October non-farm payrolls report (NFP) will be released on Tuesday, becoming a key focus. 2. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed that China's retail sales rose 1.3% year-on-year in November, slowing from 2.9% in October. Meanwhile, China's industrial production rose 4.8% year-on-year, lower than the expected 5.0% and the previous 4.9%. This put some selling pressure on the New Zealand dollar, as major Asian markets are New Zealand's main trading partners. 3. Earlier on Monday, Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman said the economic outlook was broadly in line with the Monetary Policy Committee's expectations, and there were signs that growth was recovering. While there is a possibility of a slight further rate cut, the Official Cash Rate (OCR) is likely to remain at its current level of 2.25% for some time if things develop as expected. The RBNZ governor's cautious stance may help limit the New Zealand dollar's decline in the short term. 4. The Federal Reserve announced its third and final rate cut of the year last week, cutting 25 basis points to lower the target range to 3.50%-3.75%. Fed Chairman Powell stated at the press conference that policymakers need time to observe the impact of this year's three rate cuts on the US economy. 5. Traders will be closely watching Tuesday's US October non-farm payrolls report. This report may provide more clues about the health of the labor market and could influence expectations for the Fed's January meeting. If the report shows signs of weakness in the US labor market, it could drag the dollar lower and provide upward momentum for the currency pair. 6. New Zealand is expected to release its mid-year budget update on Tuesday and its third-quarter GDP on Thursday, which investors should also pay attention to.

11:21:54

[Solving the Seed Dormancy Puzzle! New Discovery by Chinese Scientists Offers New Solution for Ensuring Global Food Security] A team from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in paleoecology and human adaptation, in collaboration with several international research institutions, has successfully deciphered the key mechanism of barley seed dormancy. The findings have been published in the international academic journal *Science*. This research provides new insights into using genome-based design breeding to construct sustainable agricultural systems and opens up potential pathways to address the challenges to food security posed by future extreme climates and population growth.

11:20:26

[National Bureau of Statistics: In the next stage, we must continue to optimize the investment structure and further stimulate private investment] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that looking to the future, my country's investment potential and space remain enormous. Promoting the development of new productive forces, facilitating coordinated urban and rural development, strengthening livelihood guarantees such as education, healthcare, housing, and basic public services, and meeting the people's needs for a better life all require continued increased investment. Regarding the recent decline in investment, relevant departments have introduced numerous measures to promote investment growth, particularly focusing on improving investment efficiency and stimulating private investment. It is believed that these policies will gradually take effect and contribute to a steady recovery in investment. In the next stage, we must continue to optimize the investment structure, continuously improve the investment environment, leverage the guiding role of government investment, further stimulate private investment, and give full play to the key role of investment in expanding domestic demand, optimizing supply, and benefiting people's livelihoods, so as to better promote high-quality economic development.

11:19:46

[National Bureau of Statistics: Overall, PPI rose for two consecutive months, and positive factors supporting a reasonable price recovery continue to accumulate] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that in November, the Producer Price Index (PPI) continued to rise month-on-month, marking the second consecutive month of increase. The year-on-year decline remained basically stable compared to the previous month, generally continuing the trend of narrowing year-on-year declines since August. Looking at the PPI changes, positive changes have emerged recently. Overall, the PPI has risen for two consecutive months, and positive factors supporting a reasonable price recovery continue to accumulate. However, it should also be noted that the year-on-year PPI is still declining, and further efforts are needed to solidify the foundation for a reasonable price recovery. In the next stage, efforts should continue to expand domestic demand, strengthen the domestic economic cycle, deepen the construction of a unified national market, strengthen capacity management in key industries, improve supply and demand relations, promote a reasonable price recovery, and improve business operations. (CCTV)

11:19:15

Australian Home Affairs Minister: The father of the Bondi shooting suspect came to Australia on a student visa, and his son is an Australian-born citizen.

11:15:54

[National Bureau of Statistics: Favorable Conditions for Achieving Annual Targets] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that all regions and departments have implemented more proactive and effective macroeconomic policies, deepened the construction of a unified national market, and actively strengthened the domestic economic cycle, maintaining a generally stable and progressive development trend in the national economy. Looking at the whole year, despite difficulties and pressures, my country's economy is resilient, macroeconomic policy support is strong, and new growth drivers are steadily emerging, creating favorable conditions for achieving the annual targets. (CCTV)

11:12:17

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Stricter laws will include restrictions on the number of guns a person can use or possess.

11:10:23

Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics: In November, the output of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries for automobiles increased by 17% and 32.7% year-on-year, respectively.

11:10:08

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: The government is considering stricter gun laws.

11:09:15

[Fire Breaks Out at Market in East Jakarta, Indonesia; No Casualties Reported] A fire broke out at a market in eastern Jakarta, Indonesia, at approximately 7:00 AM local time on December 15th. No casualties have been reported so far. Abdul, head of the East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Department, stated that they received a fire alarm call at 7:24 AM and dispatched 16 fire trucks and over 80 firefighters to the scene. The fire is now under control, and 350 stalls were destroyed. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. (CCTV)

11:08:01

Citigroup: Indian auto demand growth will remain strong through 2026.

11:07:47

[National Bureau of Statistics: New Consumption Models such as Instant Retail and Live-streaming E-commerce are Growing Rapidly] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that new forms of consumption are growing steadily, with their leading role becoming increasingly apparent. New consumption models such as instant retail and live-streaming e-commerce are growing rapidly, and online and emerging consumption are developing well. From January to November, online retail sales of physical goods increased by 5.7% year-on-year, 1.7 percentage points faster than the total retail sales of consumer goods, accounting for 25.9% of total retail sales of consumer goods. Digital consumption, green consumption, and health-oriented consumption are increasingly becoming new consumption hotspots, and their leading and supporting role in consumption is becoming increasingly evident. From January to November, the retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles nationwide maintained rapid growth.

38

Broker Rankings

Under Regulation

ATFX

Regulated by the UK FCA | Full license plate MM | Global business coverage

Overall Rating 88.9

Under Regulation

FxPro

Regulated by the UK FCA | NDD is executed without trader intervention | More than 20 years of history

Overall Rating 88.8

Under Regulation

FXTM

The stock owner's currency pair has a zero spread | "3000 times leverage" | Trade US stocks at zero commission

Overall Rating 88.6

Under Regulation

AvaTrade

More than 18 years | Nine levels of supervision | An established European broker

Overall Rating 88.4

Under Regulation

EBC

The EBC Million Dollar Contest | Regulated by the UK FCA | Open an FCA clearing account

Overall Rating 88.2

Under Regulation

Jufeng Bullion

More than 10 years | License of the Gold and Silver Exchange | New customers receive a bonus

Overall Rating 88.0

Real-Time Popular Commodities

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%)

Home
|
News
|
Live
|
Markets
|
Calendar

Risk Disclosure: Trading stocks, currencies, commodities, futures, bonds, funds or cryptocurrencies involves significant risks. These risks include the loss of part or all of your investment capital, so trading is not suitable for all investors. Before making any financial decision, you should conduct your own due diligence, use your own judgment, and consult a qualified advisor. The content on this website is not specifically directed at you, nor have we considered your financial situation or needs. Information provided on this site may not be real-time or accurate. Prices shown on this website may be provided by market makers rather than exchanges. You are solely responsible for any trades or financial decisions made based on the information from this site, and you must not rely on such information. We make no guarantees regarding any information on the website and assume no responsibility for any trading losses caused by the use of this information. Use, storage, copying, display, modification, dissemination or distribution of the data contained on this site is prohibited without prior written permission. All intellectual property rights in the data provided on this site are reserved by the respective data providers and exchanges.

TURBOFIN TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD Copyright © 2025 FXBus Ltd