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2025-12-20

11:05:40

[Liao Min Holds Video Call with Lindsay White, Director-General for International Financial Affairs at the UK Treasury] On December 12, 2025, Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, held a video call with Lindsay White, Director-General for International Financial Affairs at the UK Treasury, at the latter's request. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on cooperation between China and the UK through the G20 financial channel and cooperation within the framework of the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. Liao Min stated that China is willing to work with the UK, in the spirit of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, to leverage the important platform role of the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue mechanism and promote the steady and long-term development of China-UK economic relations. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with the UK through the G20 financial channel, promote the reform and improvement of the global economic governance system, and promote the stable and healthy development of the world economy. White stated that the UK attaches great importance to the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue and hopes to further strengthen dialogue and cooperation with China to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. The UK is willing to work closely with China within multilateral frameworks such as the G20 to jointly address global challenges and promote stable and sustainable growth of the world economy. (Ministry of Finance)

11:05:13

[National Bureau of Statistics: The Next Stage Will Continue to Deepen the Special Action to Boost Consumption, Focusing on Stabilizing Employment and Promoting Income Growth] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that overall, the consumer market remained stable in November, with continued expansion in consumption scale, rapid growth in service consumption, and a sustained trend of consumption upgrading. The steady expansion of consumption in my country is an inevitable manifestation of per capita GDP exceeding $10,000 and the upgrading of the consumption structure. It is also a result of the continued efforts of policies to promote consumption and the release of consumption potential, as well as a reflection of the widespread penetration of new technologies and models and the continuous emergence of new growth points in consumption. However, it should also be noted that residents' consumption capacity and confidence need further improvement, and the endogenous driving force for consumption growth still needs to be strengthened. In the next stage, the special action to boost consumption will continue to be implemented in depth, focusing on stabilizing employment and promoting income growth, actively expanding high-quality supply, vigorously optimizing the consumption environment, continuously releasing consumption potential, and promoting the sustained, stable, and healthy development of the consumer market. (CCTV)

11:04:38

[ANZ Bank Predicts Gold Prices May Peak at $4,800 Next Year] 1. A recent report from ANZ Bank predicts that gold prices in 2026 will follow a "rise then fall" pattern, with prices expected to climb to a record high of around $4,800 per ounce in the first half of the year, before gradually declining in the second half. 2. Analysts at the bank point out that the main drivers of the price increase in the first half of the year will be investment inflows and continued strong demand from central banks. In the second half of the year, as the Fed's easing cycle nears its end, the impact of US tariffs becomes clearer, and the economic outlook stabilizes, the upward momentum for gold will weaken, and prices may experience a gradual correction. 3. The report also indicates that silver prices are expected to remain firm, supported by multiple factors, including market supply shortages, uncertainty surrounding US import policies, robust industrial demand, and investment inflows. Analysts anticipate that the US may exempt silver from import tariffs; if this policy is implemented, it could lead to an outflow of silver from the US market, thereby alleviating the current supply shortage.

11:02:45

A chart: A summary of "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on December 15, 2025. Details>

11:02:06

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of December 15, 2025. The 2-week SHIBOR rate decreased, while the 6-week SHIBOR rate increased. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.274%, down 0.5 basis points. The largest change was in the 1-week SHIBOR rate, down 1.9 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.432%, down 1.9 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.511%, up 0.2 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.533%, up 0.8 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.591%, up 0.6 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.625%, up 0.1 basis points; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.642%, up 0.1 basis points. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.652%, up 0.1 basis points.

11:01:46

Gold prices hit a new high due to a confluence of expectations for interest rate cuts and safe-haven demand. Details>

10:57:00

[Geopolitical Tensions Push Up Oil Prices, Market Focuses on Potential Supply-Side Risks] 1. International oil prices rose in Monday's trading, with WTI crude currently up 0.5%, trading around $57.73 per barrel. Market analysts believe that the escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela have temporarily overshadowed market concerns about oversupply and the possibility of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Oil prices fell more than 4% last week due to concerns about oversupply. 2. An analyst stated, "Current market sentiment is quite complex. On the one hand, the prospects for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are swinging between optimism and caution; on the other hand, the escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela have triggered market concerns about potential oil supply disruptions." 3. It is understood that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held a five-hour meeting in Berlin on Sunday with the participation of a US special envoy, during which he proposed abandoning his bid to join NATO. Related negotiations continued on Monday. While the US special envoy stated that the talks achieved "significant progress," he did not disclose specific details. 4. Market calculations show that, affected by falling crude oil prices and currency fluctuations, Russia's oil and gas revenues in December may have declined significantly year-on-year. Analysts point out that if Russia and Ukraine ultimately reach a peace agreement, it could create conditions for Russia, currently under Western sanctions, to increase its oil exports. Furthermore, the United States recently seized a Venezuelan oil tanker and imposed new sanctions on shipping entities associated with Venezuela. According to shipping industry sources and data, Venezuela's oil exports have subsequently declined significantly.

10:56:00

[Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an Meets with New Development Bank President Rousseff] On the afternoon of December 8, 2025, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an met with New Development Bank President Rousseff at the Ministry of Finance. The two sides exchanged views on the operation and development of the New Development Bank and cooperation between China and the New Development Bank. Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min accompanied the meeting. (Ministry of Finance)

10:55:01

[Thailand Tightens Regulations on Gold Traders' Foreign Exchange Business to Curb Abnormal Baht Fluctuations] 1. The Bank of Thailand issued a statement requiring financial institutions to report details of foreign exchange forward transactions by gold traders to prevent such transactions from exacerbating baht exchange rate volatility. Assistant Governor of the Financial Markets Department, Pimpa Charonkorn, emphasized that banks must verify overseas gold sales certificates for each transaction by gold shops and require shops to submit proof of funds and gold shipment documents within two days of foreign exchange delivery to ensure that foreign exchange transactions are based on genuine export backgrounds. 2. The Bank of Thailand is currently soliciting opinions on a draft amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations. The new regulations will require large gold traders to report all related transactions, aiming to strengthen supervision, assess the impact on exchange rates, and provide a basis for subsequent policy formulation. This move shows that Thailand is preventing foreign exchange speculation through gold trading by refining its regulatory measures.

10:50:16

Indonesia's Ministry of Trade: Refined tin exports in November totaled 7,458.64 metric tons.

10:50:09

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (December 15, 2025): The 3128B cotton price index was 15,060 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), down 2 yuan/ton, or 0.01%. The 2227B cotton price index was 13,204 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan/ton, or 0.01%, while the 2129B cotton price index was 15,305 yuan/ton, unchanged. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

10:49:18

From Trump's "political manifesto" to the European delegation's "collective revelry," gold bulls are celebrating. Details>

10:48:35

[National Bureau of Statistics: Industrial Consumer Goods Prices Rebound] At a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that industrial consumer goods prices have rebounded. Policies to expand consumption continue to take effect, and capacity control in key industries is progressing steadily. Excluding energy, the year-on-year increase in industrial consumer goods prices was 2.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking the seventh consecutive month of expansion. Among them, household appliances and clothing prices rose by 4.9% and 2% year-on-year, respectively.

10:47:49

According to Kento Minami, an economist at Daiwa Securities, the likelihood of Japan securing high wages in the spring of 2026 labor negotiations is rising, based on corporate sentiment, average profits, and labor shortages.

10:43:28

A Federal Reserve candidate publicly challenged Trump: Your interest rate opinions have "no weight"! Details>

10:42:19

[National Bureau of Statistics: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Rose Further in November, with Positive Changes Continued] Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, stated that prices have shown some positive changes in the past two months. In November, the CPI rose 0.7% year-on-year, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, while slightly decreasing month-on-month. With the end of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in October, travel-related prices experienced a seasonal decline in November, leading to a decrease in service prices. In November, prices for hotel accommodations, airfares, travel agency fees, and transportation rentals decreased by 3.6%-10.4% month-on-month, affecting service prices by 0.4% month-on-month and pulling down the CPI by approximately 0.16 percentage points. Meanwhile, the decline in international oil prices also had a certain downward effect on the domestic CPI. Overall, the year-on-year increase in the CPI further expanded in November, and positive changes continued to emerge. In the next phase, we must continue to implement the special campaign to boost consumption, further advance the construction of a unified national market, strengthen the governance of overcapacity in key industries, regulate market competition, increase high-quality supply, promote a reasonable recovery in prices, and foster healthy economic development. (CCTV)

10:41:51

Central Bank of the Philippines: Cash remittances increased by 3.0% year-on-year in October.

10:40:11

A-shares related to the Hainan Free Trade Zone rebounded after hitting a low during the day, with Haima Automobile hitting the daily limit, and Junda Shares, Luoniushan, Kangzhi Pharmaceutical, and Haixia Shipping following suit.

10:39:41

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: Oscillating upward, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The Fed’s third rate cut this year has strengthened the expectation of continued easing next year. At the same time, global uncertainty has boosted safe-haven demand and supported the rise in gold prices. Currently, it is close to the previous high. In the short term, it may face wide fluctuations. If the dollar index continues to fall, the possibility of gold prices accelerating upward cannot be ruled out. Technically, the MACD indicator has crossed again, maintaining the bullish trend. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yield, dollar index, geopolitical situation (3) Resistance: 4330, 4350, 4380 (4) Support: 4300, 4280, 4260;

10:39:39

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: downward trend, sell on rallies】 (1) Reasons for analysis: Against the backdrop of rising trade concerns, Canada may approve new inter-provincial crude oil projects in an attempt to reduce its high dependence on the US market. At the same time, the US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela has drawn market attention to changes in the South American energy landscape. Global oversupply expectations and geopolitical risk premiums have kept oil prices fluctuating. Currently, technically, it is still in a range-bound oscillation, mainly waiting for a rebound and pressure test. In the medium term, it will maintain a downward trend. (2) Key focus: Geopolitical situation, trade sentiment, inventory data (3) Resistance: 58.00, 58.20, 58.50 (4) Support: 57.60, 57.30, 57.00

10:38:24

[National Bureau of Statistics Data: More Cities Saw Month-on-Month Increase in New Home Prices in November] Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in November, eight cities saw month-on-month increases in new home prices, two more than the previous month. Hefei and Xiangyang tied for first place with a 0.3% increase each; Nanjing and Guiyang tied for second place with a 0.2% increase each; and Shenyang, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Yangzhou tied for third place with a 0.1% increase each. Year-on-year, five cities saw increases in new home prices, two fewer than the previous month. Shanghai led the way with a 5.1% increase; Hangzhou followed with a 3% increase; and Hefei ranked third with a 1.3% increase.

10:38:11

[Weakening US Treasury Yields Support Gold Prices, Silver Resumes Gains] 1. Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by weaker US Treasury yields, with spot gold rising as much as 0.67% to $4328.79 per ounce. Silver, after hitting a record high last week, is currently stabilizing. 2. On Friday, gold prices touched $4354, the highest level since October 21. Year-to-date, gold has risen by approximately 64%, breaking multiple records and becoming one of the best-performing major assets in 2025. 3. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 0.2% on Monday, increasing the attractiveness of gold as a non-interest-bearing asset. Although the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points last week with a rare divided vote, it also indicated that it might pause further rate cuts given persistent inflation and an uncertain labor market outlook. Two dissenting Fed officials pointed out on Friday that inflation remains too high and that there is insufficient justification for lowering borrowing costs in the absence of recent official price data. 4. Currently, investors expect two rate cuts next year. This week's US non-farm payroll report is expected to provide more clues about the Federal Reserve's future policy path. Meanwhile, spot silver resumed its upward trend on Monday, currently trading at $62.54 per ounce, up about 1.1%. Silver prices hit a record high of $64.64 per ounce last Friday, but subsequently fell sharply and closed lower. Driven by factors such as tightening inventories, continued growth in industrial demand, and its inclusion in the US critical minerals list, silver rose about 6% last week, with a cumulative increase of 115% this year.

10:36:44

South Korea's Ministry of Finance: South Korea issued 10-year government bonds with a yield of 3.410%.

10:36:22

Owner's Statement: Vietnam's First Liquefied Natural Gas Power Plant Begins Commercial Operation

10:34:43

[Tankan Survey Shows Japanese Manufacturers' Concerns About US Tariffs May Have Eased] The Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey shows that the diffusion index, which measures the business sentiment of large Japanese manufacturers over the next three months, is 15, unchanged from the previous month and has not deteriorated. Ryosuke Katagi, an economist at Mizuho Securities, analyzed that given the industry's previous tendency to be more pessimistic about the future than the current situation, the stability of this data may indicate that Japanese manufacturers' concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs are waning.

10:33:26

Philippine Central Bank: Cash remittances reached US$3.2 billion in October.

10:31:27

Crude oil trading alert: Expectations of ample supply are suppressing the central oil price; US crude oil is seeking a new equilibrium amid fluctuating weakness. Details>

10:31:23

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 50,095.41 points, down 1.46%.

10:30:33

[National Bureau of Statistics: Investment in People's Livelihood Continues to Increase in the First 11 Months] On December 15th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference. Fu Linghui, spokesperson, chief economist, and director of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, stated at the conference that in the first 11 months, new business models and scenarios for residents' travel and shopping accelerated, and infrastructure for people's livelihood continued to improve. Data shows that from January to November, investment in the accommodation and catering industry, wholesale and retail industry, and electricity and heat production and supply industry increased by 7.1%, 7.1%, and 12.5% year-on-year, respectively. (CCTV)

10:28:20

[my country Achieves Major Breakthrough in Offshore Wind Power: my country's Farthest Offshore Wind Power Project Connected to Grid at Full Capacity] Today, with the successful startup of the last wind turbine, my country's farthest offshore wind power project—the Three Gorges Jiangsu Dafeng 800 MW offshore wind power project—achieved full-capacity grid connection, marking another major breakthrough in my country's offshore wind power development towards deeper waters. Located in the sea area northeast of Dafeng District, Yancheng City, the Three Gorges Jiangsu Dafeng 800 MW offshore wind power project consists of four sites, with the farthest point 85.5 kilometers from shore, making it the farthest offshore wind power project currently connected to the grid in my country. (CCTV)

10:26:36

The A-share digital chip design sector continued its downward trend, with VeriSilicon Holdings falling by more than 10%, followed by declines in Jiangbolong, Demingli, Moore Threads, and Dongxin Technology.

10:25:24

Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics: In November, the service sector business activity index was 49.5%, and the service sector business activity expectation index was 55.9%. Among them, the business activity indices of railway transportation, telecommunications, broadcasting, television and satellite transmission services, and monetary and financial services were all above 55.0%, indicating a relatively high level of prosperity.

10:22:11

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,100.00 mark, currently trading at 50,099.78, down 1.45% on the day.

10:18:46

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange officially launched the "HKEX Technology 100 Index," and Yuejiang (02432.HK) was selected.

10:18:28

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary: The Bank of Japan's Tankan survey results are consistent with the government's assessment that the economy is gradually recovering.

10:16:23

Air India stated that low visibility affected flight operations in Delhi.

10:14:07

The Bank of Thailand has instructed financial institutions to strengthen their control over forward foreign exchange transactions by gold dealers.

10:13:35

Huawei officially announced that it will hold a launch event for the nova 15 series and other new products on December 22. At the event, Huawei will showcase the nova 15 series, tablets, wearables, and HarmonyOS smart home products.

10:10:36

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman reiterated the forward path of the official cash rate announced in the November monetary policy statement, indicating a slightly increased likelihood of another rate cut in the near term. If economic conditions develop as expected, the official cash rate is likely to remain at its current level of 2.25% for some time. Since the November decision, financial market conditions have tightened to a degree exceeding the level implied by our forecast for the central level of the official cash rate.

10:10:10

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: The evolution of the economic outlook is generally in line with the expectations of the Monetary Policy Committee.

10:09:43

[National Bureau of Statistics: Goods Import and Export Growth Rebounds, Trade Structure Continues to Optimize] In November, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 3,898.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%, 4.0 percentage points faster than the previous month. Exports totaled 2,345.6 billion yuan, up 5.7%; imports totaled 1,553.1 billion yuan, up 1.7%. From January to November, the total value of goods imports and exports reached 41,207.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%. Exports totaled 24,457.9 billion yuan, up 6.2%; imports totaled 16,749.8 billion yuan, up 0.2%. From January to November, general trade imports and exports increased by 2.1% year-on-year, accounting for 63.2% of the total import and export value. Imports and exports with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative increased by 6.0%. Private enterprises' imports and exports increased by 7.1%, accounting for 57.1% of the total import and export value, 1.8 percentage points higher than the same period last year. Exports of machinery and electronic products increased by 8.8%, accounting for 60.9% of the total exports.

10:09:03

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the real estate development prosperity index (referred to as the "National Real Estate Prosperity Index") was 91.90 in November.

10:08:43

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, from January to November, national real estate development investment totaled 7,859.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.9%; among which, residential investment totaled 6,043.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 15.0%.

10:08:16

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the output of 310 out of 623 industrial products from enterprises above a designated size increased year-on-year. Specifically, steel production reached 115.91 million tons, a decrease of 2.6%; cement production reached 154.34 million tons, a decrease of 8.2%; ten non-ferrous metals production reached 6.99 million tons, an increase of 4.7%; ethylene production reached 3.09 million tons, an increase of 7.3%; automobile production reached 3.519 million vehicles, an increase of 2.4%, of which new energy vehicles reached 1.841 million vehicles, an increase of 17.0%; electricity generation reached 779.2 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 2.7%; and crude oil processing volume reached 60.83 million tons, an increase of 3.9%.

10:07:58

[National Bureau of Statistics: In November, 30 out of 41 major industrial sectors saw year-on-year growth in added value.] Specifically, coal mining and washing increased by 7.5%, oil and gas extraction by 5.1%, agricultural and sideline food processing by 1.7%, wine, beverage and refined tea manufacturing decreased by 0.6%, textiles increased by 1.8%, chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing increased by 6.7%, non-metallic mineral products decreased by 1.8%, ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing increased by 0.9%, non-ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing increased by 4.8%, general equipment manufacturing increased by 7.5%, special equipment manufacturing increased by 4.8%, automobile manufacturing increased by 11.9%, railway, shipbuilding, aerospace and other transportation equipment manufacturing increased by 11.9%, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing increased by 4.4%, computer, communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing increased by 9.2%, and electricity and heat production and supply increased by 4.2%.

10:07:27

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, from January to November, national online retail sales reached 14,458.2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%. Among them, online retail sales of physical goods reached 11,819.3 billion yuan, an increase of 5.7%, accounting for 25.9% of total retail sales of consumer goods. Within online retail sales of physical goods, food, clothing, and daily necessities increased by 14.9%, 3.5%, and 4.4%, respectively.

10:07:13

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, retail sales of goods reached 3,784.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%; catering revenue reached 605.7 billion yuan, an increase of 3.2%. From January to November, retail sales of goods reached 40,382.2 billion yuan, an increase of 4.1%; catering revenue reached 5,224.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.3%.

10:06:51

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, urban retail sales of consumer goods reached 3,768.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%; rural retail sales of consumer goods reached 621.4 billion yuan, an increase of 2.8%. From January to November, urban retail sales of consumer goods reached 39,454.4 billion yuan, an increase of 3.9%; rural retail sales of consumer goods reached 6,152.3 billion yuan, an increase of 4.4%.

10:05:25

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4,389.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles reached 3,944.4 billion yuan, an increase of 2.5%. From January to November, total retail sales of consumer goods reached 45,606.7 billion yuan, an increase of 4.0%. Of this, retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles reached 41,163.7 billion yuan, an increase of 4.6%.

10:05:04

[National Bureau of Statistics: Electricity Production by Industrial Enterprises Above Designated Size Maintains Growth] In November, electricity generation by industrial enterprises above designated size reached 779.2 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 2.7%; the average daily electricity generation was 25.97 billion kilowatt-hours. From January to November, electricity generation by industrial enterprises above designated size reached 8,856.7 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. By type, in November, thermal power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size reversed its growth trend and began to decline, while hydropower saw relatively rapid growth, nuclear power and solar power generation accelerated their growth rates, and wind power reversed its decline and began to increase. Specifically, thermal power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 4.2% year-on-year, compared to a 7.3% increase in October; hydropower generation by industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 17.1%, a slowdown of 11.1 percentage points compared to October; nuclear power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 4.7%, a speedup of 0.5 percentage points compared to October; wind power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 22.0%, compared to a decrease of 11.9% in October; and solar power generation by industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 23.4%, a speedup of 17.5 percentage points compared to October.

10:04:36

[National Bureau of Statistics: Natural Gas Production Grows Steadily] In November, natural gas production by enterprises above designated size reached 21.9 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%; the average daily output was 730 million cubic meters. From January to November, natural gas production by enterprises above designated size reached 238.9 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%.

10:04:18

[National Bureau of Statistics: Crude Oil Processing Grows Steadily] In November, the crude oil processing volume of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 60.83 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.9%; the average daily processing volume was 2.028 million tons. From January to November, the crude oil processing volume of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 675.07 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.0%.

10:04:02

[National Bureau of Statistics: Crude Oil Production Growth Accelerates] In November, crude oil production by enterprises above designated size reached 17.63 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.2%, 0.9 percentage points faster than in October; the average daily output was 588,000 tons. From January to November, crude oil production by enterprises above designated size totaled 198.25 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.7%.

10:03:41

[National Bureau of Statistics: Raw Coal Production Remains Stable] In November, the output of raw coal from industrial enterprises above designated size was 430 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.5%; the average daily output was 14.23 million tons. From January to November, the output of raw coal from industrial enterprises above designated size was 4.4 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 1.4%.

10:03:19

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the production of raw coal by industrial enterprises above designated size remained stable, the growth rate of crude oil production accelerated, natural gas production grew steadily, and electricity production maintained growth.

10:02:51

China's year-on-year rate of total retail sales of consumer goods in November - year-to-date

Previous : 4.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 4%

10:02:36

China's annual rate of industrial added value of designated size enterprises in November - year-to-date

Previous : 6.10% Forecast : -

Published Value 4.80%

10:02:28

Monthly rate of industrial added value of designated size enterprises in China in November - Single month

Previous : 0.17% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.44%

10:01:46

China's monthly rate of total retail sales of consumer goods in November

Previous : 0.16% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.42%

10:01:15

China's monthly rate of urban fixed asset investment in November

Previous : -1.62% Forecast : -

Published Value -1.03%

10:01:05

China's annual rate of urban fixed asset investment in November - year-to-date

Previous : -1.70% Forecast : -2.30%

Published Value -2.60%

10:00:52

China's annual rate of total retail sales of consumer goods in November

Previous : 2.90% Forecast : 2.80%

Published Value 1.30%

10:00:41

China's annual rate of industrial added value of designated size enterprises in November - single month

Previous : 4.90% Forecast : 5%

Published Value 4.80%

10:00:31

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate in November

Previous : 5.10% Forecast : 5.10%

Published Value 5.10%

09:56:55

[Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Leaves 16 Dead, Two Suspects are Father and Son] On Sunday night, a father and son opened fire on Jews gathered to celebrate the start of Hanukkah at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, killing 16 people and making it the deadliest terrorist attack in Australian history. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed on Monday that the suspects are a 50-year-old father and his 24-year-old son from the city's western suburbs. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, citing law enforcement sources, reported that the two gunmen are identified as Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid. Lanyon stated that the father, who died in the shooting, had been possessing firearms for 10 years and had licenses for six weapons. Police are satisfied with the six guns recovered from the scene. Lanyon also stated that police found two functional improvised explosive devices, which have been safely defused. Police are no longer searching for a third suspect. (CCTV)

09:55:43

Philippine Central Bank Governor: I'm pleased to see the reserve requirement ratio drop to 2% in the next year or so.

09:50:07

Spot silver rose 1.00% to $62.58 per ounce on the day; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $62.91 per ounce, up 1.46% on the day.

09:47:53

[OPEC Report: Global Energy Demand to Grow 23% by 2050] OPEC's latest energy outlook report, released on the 14th, projects that global energy demand will grow by 23% by 2050. In terms of energy mix, oil will remain the largest single energy source, accounting for slightly less than 30%; between 2024 and 2050, the combined share of oil and natural gas is expected to remain above 50%. Regionally, almost all of the growth in global energy demand will come from developing countries. Meanwhile, energy demand in developed countries will generally remain stable or may even decline.

09:46:39

The A-share power grid equipment sector continued to strengthen, with Zhongchao Holdings hitting its third consecutive daily limit, Changcheng Electric, Taiyang Cable, and Fengfan Shares hitting their second consecutive daily limit, Shenghui Technology hitting its 20% daily limit, and Zhongneng Electric and Hesun Electric rising by more than 7%.

09:45:30

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Product Carbon Footprint Factor Database to be Initially Established by 2027] The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued the "Guidelines for the Construction of Product Carbon Footprint Factor Database." It states that, relying on the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Factor Database, all parties are encouraged to conduct pilot projects, participate jointly, and collaborate effectively. The goal is to initially establish a product carbon footprint factor database by 2027, and by 2030, to basically complete a product carbon footprint factor database with broad coverage, high data quality, and strong international influence.

09:43:06

The Ministry of Commerce will hold a press conference at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, where a spokesperson will introduce key recent work in the commercial field and answer questions from reporters.

09:42:34

Today, Meituan's Tuanhaohuo (团好货) business released an internal email stating that, after research and discussion, the grocery retail management team has decided to suspend the Tuanhaohuo business and focus on exploring new retail formats. Public information shows that Tuanhaohuo is a B2C e-commerce business incubated by Meituan. It was launched as a mini-program in August 2020, and in December 2020, it was elevated to a primary entry point on the "Meituan APP," later renamed Meituan E-commerce.

09:41:50

On December 15, the State Council Information Office held a press conference, inviting Fu Linghui, spokesperson, chief economist, and director of the Department of National Economic Comprehensive Statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, to introduce the national economic performance in November 2025 and answer questions from reporters.

09:38:32

[This Week's Preview: Year-End Trading Week, Focus on US Employment Data and Global Central Bank Decisions] 1. This week (starting December 15th) is the last full trading week of 2025, and global financial markets will see a series of key events. The core focus includes interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England, as well as important data such as the US November employment report and Consumer Price Index (CPI). 2. In the US, the November employment report (including October survey data) to be released on Tuesday and the CPI data on Thursday are key indicators influencing expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Other data to watch include retail sales, housing starts, the preliminary December S&P Global PMI, the New York and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing indices, weekly initial jobless claims, ADP private sector employment data, and the final readings of the University of Michigan consumer sentiment and inflation expectations. Federal Reserve officials Milan, Williams, and Bostic will deliver speeches. 3. According to surveys, most economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% on Friday, and Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference will provide guidance on the policy outlook. Key Japanese data includes the fourth-quarter Tankan survey, December PMI, trade data, and November CPI. 4. The market widely expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% on Thursday, with a probability of approximately 90%. The monetary policy report and voting results are closely watched due to disagreements among policymakers. The UK will also release October unemployment rate, December PMI, November inflation, and retail sales data. 5. The European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 2%. The market is focused on the tone of its statement and President Lagarde's press conference. On the data front, Eurozone industrial production, preliminary December PMI, consumer confidence index, trade data, and the final Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) will be released successively. Germany's ZEW and Ifo surveys are also worth noting. 6. In addition, the Swedish and Norwegian central banks are expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 1.75% and 4%, respectively. Canada will release November CPI and October retail sales, and New Zealand will release third-quarter current account, GDP, and November trade data, all of which could trigger currency fluctuations.

09:38:26

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13200.00 mark and is currently trading at 13201.59, down 0.43% on the day.

09:38:26

UOB Kay Hian Research raised its target price for the Singapore Stock Exchange from S$17.40 to S$17.90.

09:37:56

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,320.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,320.10/ounce, up 0.46% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,352.20/ounce, up 0.55% on the day.

09:37:29

[Morocco Flood Death Toll Rises to 21] According to the Moroccan news agency JAM, the death toll from floods triggered by heavy rains in Morocco's western Safi province on the 14th has risen to 21, with 32 others injured. JAM, citing the Safi provincial government, reported that the floods were caused by a short, intense thunderstorm lasting about an hour, inundating dozens of homes and shops and blocking several major roads. (CCTV)

09:35:30

A-share retail stocks surged, with Baida Group hitting the daily limit, and Maoye Commercial, Dongbai Group, Hemei Group, Aiyingshi, Yonghui Superstores, and others all rising.

09:31:17

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the year-on-year decline in existing home sales prices in first-tier cities was 5.8%, with the decline widening by 1.4 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 6.8%, 4.6%, 7.2%, and 4.8%, respectively. In second- and third-tier cities, existing home sales prices fell by 5.6% and 5.8% year-on-year, respectively, with the decline widening by 0.4 and 0.1 percentage points, respectively.

09:31:05

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the year-on-year sales price of newly built commercial residential buildings in first-tier cities fell by 1.2%, with the decline widening by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, Shanghai saw a 5.1% increase, while Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen experienced declines of 2.1%, 4.3%, and 3.7%, respectively. In second- and third-tier cities, the year-on-year sales prices of newly built commercial residential buildings fell by 2.2% and 3.5%, respectively, with the declines widening by 0.2 and 0.1 percentage points, respectively.

09:30:56

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the sales price of existing homes in first-tier cities fell by 1.1% month-on-month, with the decline widening by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, prices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen fell by 1.3%, 0.8%, 1.2%, and 1.0%, respectively. The sales price of existing homes in second-tier cities fell by 0.6% month-on-month, the same decline as the previous month. The sales price of existing homes in third-tier cities fell by 0.6% month-on-month, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points.

09:30:45

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the sales prices of newly built commercial residential buildings in first-tier cities fell by 0.4% month-on-month, with the decline widening by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month. Specifically, Shanghai saw an increase of 0.1%, while Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen experienced declines of 0.5%, 0.5%, and 0.9%, respectively. In second- and third-tier cities, the sales prices of newly built commercial residential buildings fell by 0.3% and 0.4% month-on-month, respectively, with the declines narrowing by 0.1 percentage points in both cases.

09:30:35

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in November, the sales prices of commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium-sized cities generally declined month-on-month, and the year-on-year decline widened.

09:28:56

[UK House Prices Fall by More Than the 10-Year Average] 1. Data released by UK property website Rightmove shows that in the four weeks ending December 6, the average asking price for houses in the UK fell by 1.8% month-on-month, a larger drop than the 1.4% average for the same period over the past decade. 2. Analysts believe this price decline may reflect market uncertainty ahead of the government's budget announcement last month. The budget includes a new annual tax on homes valued at over £2 million (approximately $2.63 million) starting in April 2028. The report notes that this again demonstrates market weakness before and after the budget announcement. 3. However, Rightmove's property experts predict that UK house prices could grow by around 2% in 2026, with market conditions expected to support more active transactions and a potentially more certain economic environment, and anticipate a strong rebound in market activity at the start of the new year.

09:25:47

New South Wales Premier Minn said: The Cabinet Crisis Management Committee will meet this afternoon.

09:25:14

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3865.40 points, down 0.62%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4550.00 points, down 0.68%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13150.43 points, down 0.81%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3157.32 points, down 1.16%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 13974.84 points, down 0.53%.

09:23:47

A summary of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and its changes: According to FX678, the changes in CNY HIBOR rates over various periods as of December 15, 2025 are shown in the table below: the 1-week rate rose, the 5-week rate fell, and the 3-week rate remained unchanged. The largest change was in the overnight CNY HIBOR rate: it fell by 7 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.34%, down 7 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.50%, down 2 basis points; the 2-week rate was 1.57%, unchanged; the 1-month rate was 1.74%, unchanged; the 2-month rate was 1.77%, up 1 basis point; the 3-month rate was 1.79%, unchanged; the 6-month rate was 1.81%, down 2 basis points; the 9-month rate was 1.87%, down 2 basis points; and the 1-year onshore RMB HIBOR was 1.93%, down 2 basis points. BP = basis points

09:22:35

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 130.9 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning amounts totaling 130.9 billion yuan. The interest rate remained unchanged at 1.40%.

09:19:25

[Ministry of Science and Technology: Systematically Plan the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Science and Technology Innovation to Accelerate the Production of a Batch of Landmark and Original Scientific and Technological Achievements] Yin Hejun, Secretary of the Party Group and Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, chaired a Party Group meeting to study and deploy measures for implementation. The meeting required a systematic plan for the "15th Five-Year Plan" for science and technology innovation. This includes organizing and implementing major national science and technology projects, strengthening basic research and original innovation, further enhancing the strategic, forward-looking, and systematic layout of basic research, and accelerating the production of a batch of landmark and original scientific and technological achievements. It also calls for high-level promotion of the construction of international science and technology innovation centers. This includes promoting deeper cooperation in scientific research and industrial innovation among the Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei), Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta), and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area international science and technology innovation centers, further accelerating the establishment and improvement of regional innovation systems, focusing on building regional science and technology innovation centers with strong driving capabilities, and encouraging local governments to create distinctive innovation hubs. (Ministry of Science and Technology)

09:19:02

[Trump Admits: Economic Achievements Unpredictable, Republican Midterm Election Prospects "Very Difficult"] 1. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal last Friday, US President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether the Republican Party could retain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. He believes the effects of his economic policies, which have attracted massive investment, will take time to materialize, and historically, the party of an incumbent president is usually at a disadvantage in midterm elections. 2. Trump touted his policies as attracting hundreds of billions of dollars in investment for projects such as car factories and artificial intelligence, claiming he has built "the greatest economy in history," but he admitted he cannot predict whether these economic achievements will translate into votes next fall. He frankly stated, "I can't tell you (whether the Republicans will lose the House). I don't know when all this money will start to work." 3. Despite economic expansion, negative sentiment among the public is significant. Current sluggish job growth, a slight increase in the unemployment rate, and significant price increases for everyday goods such as coffee and beef have exacerbated voters' anxieties about the high cost of living. Polls show Trump's current low approval rating, and the losses of some Republican candidates in last month's crucial elections have raised concerns within the party about broader losses next year. 4. Trump blamed the previous administration for inflation and defended its use of tariffs as a core economic tool and negotiating bargaining chip. He revealed that if the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs he imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were invalid, it would be "catastrophic" for the United States. He also stated that the government is considering taking stakes in more companies, including defense companies. 5. Looking ahead, Trump said he hopes interest rates will fall to 1% or lower within the next year and criticized the market's negative reaction to positive news. When asked if he would take a different approach, he said, "Generally speaking, no," but admitted regarding the election prospects: "We should win. But, you know, statistically speaking, winning is very difficult."

09:17:18

[OpenAI Announces Elimination of Vesting Waiting Period for New Employees] 1. OpenAI recently adjusted its compensation policy, announcing the elimination of the vesting waiting period for new employees. According to sources, this adjustment was announced by Fidji Simo, the company's head of applications, and aims to encourage employees to take risks in innovation without fear of leaving or being laid off before receiving their initial equity. 2. Previously, in April of this year, OpenAI shortened the vesting waiting period for new employees from the industry-standard 12 months to 6 months. This latest adjustment directly eliminates this "vesting cliff period," allowing employees to begin gradually acquiring equity from the moment they join the company. This move aligns it with the talent competition strategy of one of its main rivals, xAI—which, according to reports, also adopted a similar equity policy adjustment in late summer.

09:16:04

On December 15th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB/South African Rand: 2.3897, unchanged; RMB/Korean Won: 209.2000, up 52.00 points; RMB/UAE Dirham: 0.5203, down 3.90 points; RMB/Saudi Riyal: 0.5316, down 4.70 points; RMB/Hungarian Forint: 46.4301, up 1880.00 points; RMB/Polish Złoty: 0.5098, down 4.20 points; RMB/Danish Krone: 0.9015, down 5.00 points; RMB/Swedish Krone: 1.3132, up 18.00 points; RMB/Norwegian Krone: 1.4335, up 64.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.0480 against the Turkish lira, up 28.70 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5515 against the Mexican peso, down 42.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.4730 against the Thai baht, down 131.00 points.

09:16:04

On December 15th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): Swiss Franc to RMB: 8.8702, down 49.00 points; USD to RMB: 7.0656, up 18.00 points; EUR to RMB: 8.2855, up 13.00 points; 100 JPY to RMB: 4.5303, down 41.00 points; HKD to RMB: 0.9078, down 0.30 points; GBP to RMB: 9.4357, down 111.00 points; AUD to RMB: 4.6919, down 77.00 points; NZD to RMB: 4.0944, down 29.00 points; SGD to RMB: 5.4653, up 21.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 5.1278 against the Chinese yuan, up 75.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5804 against the Malaysian ringgit, down 16.20 points; and the yuan was quoted at 11.3425 against the Russian ruble, up 310.00 points.

09:15:46

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan was quoted at 7.0656 today, an increase of 18.00 points from 7.0638 in the previous trading day; the US dollar closed at 7.0546 against the onshore yuan yesterday, and the US dollar closed at 7.0527 against the offshore yuan yesterday.

09:07:19

[High-Level Talks to be Held in Berlin on the 15th; Differences Remain Unresolved] On the evening of the 15th local time, high-level talks will be held in Berlin by leaders from the United States, Ukraine, and several European and NATO countries to continue consultations on a "peace plan" to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some analysts believe that the US, Ukraine, and Europe still have differences surrounding core issues such as territory and security guarantees for Ukraine. This Berlin meeting is unlikely to achieve a breakthrough, and reaching a "peace plan" acceptable to all parties remains a long way off. (CCTV News)

09:06:26

South Korean special prosecutor: Former President Yoon Seok-youl began preparing a declaration of martial law in April 2024.

09:01:30

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,310.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,310.24/ounce, up 0.24% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,342.20/ounce, up 0.32% on the day.

08:59:49

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1740.00/oz mark, currently trading at $1739.75/oz, up 1.17% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1762.7/oz, up 0.01% on the day.

08:57:38

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50200.00 mark, currently trading at 50197.70, down 1.26% on the day.

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