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2025-12-19

02:29:14

Morgan Stanley is leading a deal to issue more junk bonds for a data center developer associated with Alphabet's Google. The developer is planning to issue $1.28 billion in five-year junk bonds (high-yield bonds) to partially finance its projects. According to sources familiar with the matter, Morgan Stanley is leading the deal, and the bonds are expected to yield around 7.25%. This issuance comes amid growing investor unease about the financial foundation of the AI "gold rush" that relies on borrowing for expansion.

02:17:41

On Thursday, December 18, the Federal Reserve's overnight reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) usage reached $11.708 billion, compared with $10.361 billion in the previous trading day.

02:15:40

The Cleveland Fed's CPI monthly rate for October in the United States

Previous : 0.20% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.10%

02:13:27

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra is considering having Sterling Anderson succeed her as CEO.

02:12:47

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1930.00/oz mark, last trading at $1930.29/oz, up 1.58% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1966.7/oz, up 1.48% on the day.

02:12:26

The Nasdaq index has just broken through the 23,100.00 mark, currently trading at 23,100.26, up 1.79% on the day.

02:08:11

Mexico’s antitrust commission says mobile device manufacturers are now free to produce and sell devices that run operating systems other than Android.

02:07:02

The Mexican Antitrust Commission ruled in a case where Google's Android business practices resulted in a lack of competition in the mobile operating system market, and as a result, Google will remove certain contractual restrictions it imposed on mobile device manufacturers.

02:05:56

According to the Federal Reserve, in the week ending December 17, the outstanding balance of unadjusted foreign commercial paper in the United States increased by $1.1 billion, seasonally adjusted outstanding commercial paper increased by $11.2 billion, and the outstanding balance of unadjusted commercial paper increased by $18 billion.

02:05:53

The U.S. Treasury conducted an auction of $24 billion in five-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). The winning bid rate was 1.4330% (1.182% on October 23), and the bid-to-cover ratio was 2.62 (2.51 previously).

02:05:50

According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, at approximately 10:00 a.m. on the 18th, a commercial aircraft crashed and caught fire while landing at an airport in the Statesville area of North Carolina. Police reported multiple deaths.

02:02:06

The 5-year TIPS auction in the United States on December 18th - Bid multiples

Previous : 2.51 Forecast : -

Published Value 2.62

02:02:06

The 5-year TIPS auction in the US on December 18th - high allocation percentage

Previous : 53.51 Forecast : -

Published Value 95.96

02:02:05

The 5-year TIPS auction in the US on December 18th - high yield

Previous : 1.18 Forecast : -

Published Value 1.43

02:02:04

The total amount of the 5-year TIPS auction in the United States on December 18th

Previous : 260 Forecast : -

Published Value 240

02:01:51

Goldman Sachs predicts that Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices will fall further, with average prices dropping to $56 and $52 per barrel, respectively, by 2026.

02:01:48

Tammo Diemer, co-head of the German Federal Finance Agency, said Germany plans to sell 20-year government bonds with the first issuance scheduled for 2026. This comes after Germany relaxed strict fiscal rules earlier this year in an effort to increase sales by expanding the range of debt products. The German Finance Agency believes that market demand for 20-year bonds is growing, especially given that reforms to the Dutch pension system are expected to dampen market appetite for longer-term bonds, a niche maturity that has previously been met with a lukewarm reception in the United States.

02:01:45

Goldman Sachs stated that given the market's expectation of a return to supply shortages in the crude oil market in the second half of 2027, and the shift in focus to incentivizing long-term crude oil production capacity construction, international oil prices will rebound in the fourth quarter of 2026. It predicts that by the end of 2028, Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices will gradually recover to $80/$76 per barrel.

02:01:42

Goldman Sachs predicts that if U.S. natural gas prices remain at $4.60/$3.80 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), it will be sufficient to stimulate U.S. natural gas production growth in 2026 and 2027.

02:01:39

Goldman Sachs expects TTF natural gas prices to reach €29/20 per megawatt-hour (equivalent to $10/$6.85 per million British thermal units) in 2026/27. Given that the TTF forward curve has not yet fully reflected the current bearish LNG cycle, the institution continues to recommend its "global gas surplus trading" strategy, which involves shorting TTF natural gas futures in the third quarter of 2027.

02:01:31

Goldman Sachs stated that due to rapid growth in electricity demand and the fact that the scale of coal-fired power capacity elimination exceeds the scale of renewable energy and natural gas power capacity construction, the United States' power reserve capacity will further decline.

02:01:28

Schneider Electric has completed the acquisition of its remaining 35% stake in its existing joint venture in India.

02:01:26

BMW will launch a second round of share buyback program, with the second phase potentially reaching €625 million. The program is scheduled to take place no later than January 2 to August 31 next year.

02:01:24

According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, a small plane crashed while landing at Staitzville Regional Airport in North Carolina.

02:01:21

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that global sugar production will reach 189.3 million tons in 2025/26, up 4.6% year-on-year.

02:01:20

The European Commission forecasts that the EU's available common wheat production for 2025/26 will be 134.4 million tons, up from the 134.2 million tons forecast last month.

02:01:12

Following the release of the latest CPI inflation data by the U.S. government on December 18, several economists questioned whether the data was distorted due to the government shutdown. They pointed out that the fact that housing prices, one of the largest components of the CPI, remained essentially flat over two months cast doubt on the entire estimate. Paul Ashworth, chief economist for North America at Capital Economics, stated in a report that "this may indeed reflect a genuine decline in inflationary pressures, but such a sudden stagnation—especially in more sustainable service items such as rents—is highly unusual, at least in a non-recessionary period." He added, "The end result is that we may have to wait until the December data is released next month to verify whether this is a statistical anomaly or a genuine decline in inflation."

02:01:06

To adapt to market demand, Stellantis will cut production at its Mulhouse, France plant by 28% starting January 19.

02:01:05

LME copper, aluminum, lead, nickel, and tin futures closed higher, while zinc futures closed lower and cobalt futures closed flat. Copper futures rose $41 to $11,778 per tonne, aluminum futures rose $10 to $2,916 per tonne, zinc futures fell $10 to $3,064 per tonne, lead futures rose $4 to $1,964 per tonne, nickel futures rose $249 to $14,641 per tonne, tin futures rose $652 to $42,927 per tonne, and cobalt futures closed flat at $52,790 per tonne.

02:01:02

The Financial Times reports that Christian Turner will become the UK's ambassador to the US.

01:54:42

[Two-year UK gilt yields rose by about 4 basis points on the day of the Bank of England's rate cut, as investors were disappointed with the wording of the central bank's policy statement] In late European trading on Thursday (December 18), the yield on 10-year UK gilts rose 0.7 basis points to 4.482%, quickly rising from below 4.450% to nearly 4.5% after the Bank of England announced its rate cut at 20:00 Beijing time. The yield on two-year UK gilts rose 3.7 basis points to 3.744%, having held steady below 3.7% before the Bank of England's policy statement and continuing to trade around 3.75% after the statement was released. The central bank's statement said, "We continue to believe that interest rates will decline gradually... but after each rate cut, the next cut will face a more difficult choice."

01:54:21

The European Commission forecasts that EU common wheat exports for 2025/26 will be 31 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous month's forecast. EU ending stocks for common wheat in 2025/26 are projected at 11.7 million tonnes, compared to the previous month's forecast of 11.5 million tonnes. EU usable maize production for 2025/26 is projected at 57.8 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous month's forecast of 57.6 million tonnes. EU maize imports for 2025/26 are projected at 18.8 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous month's forecast of 18.8 million tonnes. EU usable barley production for 2025/26 is projected at 55.7 million tonnes, compared to the previous month's forecast of 55.6 million tonnes. EU usable rapeseed production for 2025/26 is projected at 20.2 million tonnes, unchanged from the previous month's forecast of 20.2 million tonnes. EU usable sunflower seed production for 2025/26 is projected at 8.4 million tonnes, compared to the previous month's forecast of 8.5 million tonnes.

01:53:49

LME copper rose $41 to $11,778 per tonne. LME aluminum rose $10 to $2,916 per tonne. LME zinc fell $10 to $3,064 per tonne. LME lead rose $4 to $1,964 per tonne. LME nickel rose $249 to $14,641 per tonne. LME tin rose $652 to $42,927 per tonne. LME cobalt was unchanged at $52,790 per tonne.

01:52:30

US CPI data was moderate, dragging down gold and silver prices due to profit-taking. Details>

01:51:04

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,330.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,329.68/ounce, down 0.19% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,362.30/ounce, down 0.27% on the day.

01:45:03

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,100.00 mark, currently trading at 48,100.80, up 0.45% on the day.

01:28:04

Goldman Sachs predicts upside potential for gold in 2026. Goldman Sachs Research stated that the surge in gold futures to record highs in 2025 could continue into next year. In its 2026 outlook released on Thursday, the bank noted that "the base scenario of a 14% rise in gold prices to $4,900 per ounce by December 2026 faces upside risks." Central bank demand for gold is expected to continue into next year, with Goldman Sachs projecting that central banks will purchase an average of 70 tons of gold per month. This demand is driven by geopolitical instability and the desire to hedge related risks.

01:18:32

Blue Origin: The decision to postpone the manned space launch was made because the launch team discovered problems during an inspection of the spacecraft's interior.

01:18:23

A U.S. House committee passed a bill aimed at preventing chaos in the aviation industry during a government shutdown.

01:18:11

S&P: Airbus is expected to see a surge in aircraft deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025, which will bring in a significant amount of cash.

01:18:10

S&P: We believe that the fuselage panel overhaul and the slight downward revision of the 2025 aircraft delivery target will not affect Airbus's credit rating.

01:18:09

S&P: Given Airbus's stable free cash flow generation capabilities, we have revised our outlook to positive while maintaining our "A" rating.

01:17:31

Freddie Mac: For the week ending December 18, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States was 6.21%, slightly lower than the previous week's 6.22%; the average interest rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.47%.

01:17:22

Goldman Sachs: Under the baseline scenario, it expects gold prices to rise 14% to $4,900 per ounce by December 2026, and there is room for this forecast to go up.

01:17:13

Goldman Sachs: Copper prices will outperform aluminum prices in 2026.

01:17:10

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 47,900.00 mark, currently trading at 47,897.49, up 0.02% on the day.

01:16:59

Sources indicate that European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers are highly likely to maintain current interest rates, but will not rule out a rate cut at their meeting on Thursday. ECB policymakers believe that the risks to economic growth and inflation have largely balanced, but some policymakers remain concerned that economic growth may fall short of expectations.

01:16:41

Goldman Sachs: Reiterates its forecast that copper prices will climb to $15,000/ton by 2035 and continues to recommend a long copper and short aluminum trading strategy (contract expiry date December 2027).

01:16:31

Amazon, Google, and 24 other companies have officially joined the U.S. "Breakthrough Initiative" for artificial intelligence.

01:16:22

Goldman Sachs: Copper prices will fluctuate in 2026, with the average price for the year expected to reach $11,400 per ton under the baseline scenario.

01:16:07

Goldman Sachs: It expects iron ore prices to fall by 15% from current spot prices to $88 per ton by the end of 2026.

01:15:59

Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude prices to continue to decline, with average prices falling to $56 and $52 per barrel respectively by 2026.

01:11:29

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 23,000.00 mark, currently trading at 22,998.09, up 1.34% on the day.

01:11:29

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1910.00/oz mark, last trading at $1909.50/oz, up 0.49% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1950.4/oz, up 0.63% on the day.

01:10:39

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,000.00 mark, currently trading at 47,999.35, up 0.24% on the day.

01:09:49

Spot gold has just broken through the $4330.00/oz mark, currently trading at $4329.89/oz, down 0.19% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4361.80/oz, down 0.28% on the day; Spot platinum has just broken through the $1920.00/oz mark, currently trading at $1919.85/oz, up 1.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1959.8/oz, up 1.12% on the day; Spot silver has just touched the $65.00/oz mark, currently trading at $65.00/oz, down 1.81% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $65.06/oz, down 2.75% on the day.

01:08:19

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,340.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,338.89/ounce, up 0.02% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,374.20/ounce, up 0.01% on the day.

01:07:01

The U.S. Treasury auctioned four-week Treasury notes, with a winning bid of 3.580% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.28. It also auctioned eight-week Treasury notes, with a winning bid of 3.585% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.01.

01:06:57

The German DAX 30 index closed up 0.98% at 24,194.46 points. The French stock index closed up 0.90%, the Italian stock index closed up 0.75% and the banking index rose 0.78%, and the UK stock index closed up 0.64%.

01:06:54

The STOXX Europe 600 index closed up 0.91% at 585.09 points. The STOXX Eurozone 50 index closed up 1.06% at 5741.77 points. The FTSE Eurotop 300 index closed up 0.90% at 2331.47 points.

01:06:39

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,100.00 mark, currently trading at 48,099.80, up 0.45% on the day.

01:06:19

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,350.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,349.96/ounce, up 0.27% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,383.30/ounce, up 0.21% on the day.

01:06:16

[Brazil's Import Share of Consumption Hits 22-Year High; Chinese Products' Influence Continues to Expand] On December 18th local time, the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) released a survey showing that in 2024, the proportion of imported products in Brazilian consumer purchases will rise to 26.7%, a record high since the organization began compiling statistics 22 years ago. Data shows that from 2003, when the statistics began, to 2024, the share of imported goods in Brazilian consumption increased from 13.4% to 26.7%. The report also points out that consumers' purchases of Chinese products have become a significant driver of import growth. Currently, Chinese products account for 9.2% of the Brazilian consumer market, more than double what it was ten years ago. The report indicates that in recent years, the influence of Chinese products in the Brazilian market has continued to expand, covering areas from high-value-added products such as hybrid and electric vehicles to clothing and daily necessities purchased through international e-commerce platforms. In terms of specific categories, in addition to textiles, the market share of Chinese-made machinery, equipment, and computer products in Brazil is also continuously rising. (CCTV News)

01:05:56

[Brazil's Central Bank Raises Economic Growth Forecasts for This Year and Next] On December 18th local time, the Central Bank of Brazil stated in its Monetary Policy Report that the Brazilian economy is projected to grow by 2.3% in 2025, an increase from the previously released 2.0% growth forecast; the economic growth forecast for 2026 has been revised upwards from 1.5% to 1.6%. The report points out that since September, Brazil's domestic inflation level and inflation expectations have declined somewhat, but remain above the 3% target. Brazil's inflation rate is expected to remain above 3% in 2027, and is not expected to reach the target value until 2028. (CCTV News)

01:05:35

[French, Italian, Spanish, and Greek sovereign bond prices saw a V-shaped recovery on the day of the ECB meeting; the 10-year Italian bond yield fell by more than 3 basis points] In late European trading on Thursday (December 18), the yield on French 10-year government bonds fell 1.9 basis points to 1.556%, hitting a daily low of 3.539% at 19:02 Beijing time. After the ECB announced its interest rate decision at 21:15, it slightly rebounded, reaching a daily high of 3.6702% after ECB President Lagarde's press conference began, before giving back its gains and turning lower. The yield on two-year French government bonds fell 0.2 basis points to 2.333%, also reaching a daily high of 2.365% after the press conference began; the yield on 30-year French government bonds rose 0.2 basis points to 4.452%. The yield on Italian 10-year government bonds fell 3.1 basis points to 3.538%, reaching a daily high of 3.588% at 21:53. The yield on Spanish 10-year bonds fell 1.9 basis points to 3.280%, after hitting a daily high of 3.325% at 21:54. The yield on Greek 10-year bonds fell 2.4 basis points to 3.425%, after hitting a daily high of 3.478% at 21:54.

01:05:04

[Night Trading Futures Closing] International copper futures closed up 0.49%, Shanghai copper futures closed up 0.13%, Shanghai aluminum futures closed up 0.18%, Shanghai zinc futures closed up 0.11%, Shanghai lead futures closed down 0.09%, Shanghai nickel futures closed up 1.56%, and Shanghai tin futures closed up 1.16%. Alumina futures closed down 1.01%, and aluminum alloy futures closed up 0.05%. Stainless steel futures closed up 2.90%.

01:00:52

[UBS Global: Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates Again at Next Meeting in February] UBS Global Wealth Management economist Dean Turner noted in a report that while the Bank of England's decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% was expected, the cut still had a hawkish tone, with the vote only a narrow 5-4 majority. He stated that given evidence that inflation will remain stable in the coming months, the disagreement among policymakers is not surprising. This means the Bank of England may need some time to return its inflation target to 2%. Turner said, "We expect the Bank of England to cut rates again at its next meeting in February, when a series of new forecasts will be released, which may support its cautious approach to the magnitude and pace of rate cuts." However, aside from that, the wealth management expert predicts the Bank of England will only cut rates once more in 2026.

00:59:48

[Aberdeen Capital: Many Policymakers Still Don't Believe the UK Economy Has Fully Overcome Inflation] Aberdeen Capital's Luke Bartholomew noted in a report that recent data from the UK showed slowing inflation, a weak labor market, and disappointing GDP growth, meaning a Bank of England rate cut was widely expected. However, the very close 5-4 vote indicates that many policymakers still don't believe the UK economy has fully overcome inflation. The deputy chief economist stated, "Given that the economic weakness is expected to continue into next year, and the recent budget has already introduced several measures aimed at curbing overall inflation, we believe there will be more rate cuts in the future." Aberdeen expects the Bank of England's interest rate to fall from the current 3.75% to around 3% by the end of next year.

00:58:58

[Franklin Templeton: Bank of England's 5-4 Rate Cut Decision Reflects Conflicting Private and Public Sector Employment Data] In a report, Franklin Templeton strategist Michael Brown noted that the Bank of England's narrow 5-4 rate cut decision on Thursday reflected conflicting indicators in private and public sector employment data. "Wage conditions reveal the truth: private sector wages grew by only 3.7% year-on-year (slightly above inflation), while public sector wages surged by 8.1%," he said. He added that since March, private sector wage growth has slowed from 5.6%, while public sector wage growth has accelerated from 4.9%. He believes this explains the 5-4 vote and the slow pace of rate cuts. Franklin still expects inflation to fall below 2% in the second half of the year, meaning the market anticipates more than two rate cuts. He stated that if public sector growth slows, interest rates could fall to 2.5%.

00:56:57

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 48,200.00 mark, currently trading at 48,199.50, up 0.65% on the day.

00:55:37

[HSBC Asset Management: Bank of England Expected to Continue Rate Cuts, Leading to Lower UK Bond Yields] In a report, Hussein Mehdi of HSBC Asset Management noted that following Thursday's 25 basis point rate cut, the Bank of England is expected to continue cutting rates, which will lead to lower UK bond yields. "Given the initially high levels of UK bond yields, we believe UK bonds still have good upside potential in 2026," Mehdi said. He added that the Bank of England's rate cuts could also support the UK stock market. "Further rate cuts by the Bank of England could help maintain positive momentum in the market, which is currently still at historically low levels relative to other regions."

00:54:42

[Capital Economics: December Rate Cut by the Bank of England Won't Be the Last] In a report, Ruth Gregory of Capital Economics noted that Bank of England policymakers have reiterated their previous stance that interest rates will continue to be lowered gradually, suggesting that the December rate cut will not be the last. However, she also stated that there are clear signs that they do not believe a significant rate cut is necessary. Gregory pointed out that given their stated desire to assess labor market activity and wage growth, the three rate-setting members, including Governor Andrew Bailey, are likely to vote again to maintain the current interest rate. In fact, the sharp drop in the inflation rate in November failed to persuade the four members to change their stance of voting for the current rate. "This suggests that once rates fall to 3.5%, policymakers will need more convincing evidence before further rate cuts."

00:54:08

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1930.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1930.95/ounce, up 1.62% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1971.0/ounce, up 1.70% on the day.

00:53:17

[Investors: UK Easing Pace May Slow, But Worsening Economic Conditions Could Lead Policymakers to More Aggressive Rate Cuts] The Bank of England's rate cut is undoubtedly good news for households squeezed by the cost of living crisis, said Suren Thiru, ICAEW's Director of Economics. "While the minutes showed some lingering concerns about the persistence of inflation, this decision indicates that policymakers are prioritizing measures to mitigate the effects of the deteriorating economy," he said. Given that last month's budget could have a downside impact on inflation and economic growth, this may have helped facilitate the easing policy. Thiru indicated that the pace of easing may slow, but worsening economic conditions could lead policymakers to cut rates more aggressively, possibly as early as February.

00:53:16

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,360.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,359.86/ounce, up 0.50% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,393.80/ounce, up 0.46% on the day.

00:51:40

[Strategist: Sterling Rises Partly Due to Market Positioning Ahead of Decision] Convera strategist George Visey noted in a report that the pound rose after the Bank of England narrowly passed its rate cut decision on Thursday, partly due to market positioning prior to the announcement. He stated that a pessimistic sentiment permeated the pound market before the decision, and speculative short positions appeared excessive. He pointed out that the attractive yields of the pound made it easy for the market to be caught off guard by the Bank of England's narrow 5-4 decision to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%. The pound's rise "precisely reflects this market dynamic."

00:50:02

[Ebury: Bank of England Optimistic About UK Economic Outlook, Unlikely to Cut Rates at Next Meeting in February] Matthew Ryan of Ebury noted in a report that the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates at its next meeting in February due to its optimistic outlook on the UK economy. Ryan stated that the Bank of England predicts the UK economy will remain stable in the fourth quarter and is "surprisingly optimistic about the impact of the budget on economic growth." The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% on Thursday. Data shows that the market expects the Bank of England to cut rates again by 25 basis points in the first half of 2026.

00:42:23

[ING: More interest rate cuts may be implemented in 2026 if the job market does not stabilize] (1) Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year in November, while the core CPI rose only 2.6% year-on-year, both lower than the market expectation of 3%, and core inflation hit a new low since March 2021. (2) The cooling of inflation is due to the combined effect of multiple factors. Inflation in food, housing, medical services and other sub-items has declined, gasoline prices are below $3/gallon, and the rise in energy prices is only a temporary phenomenon. Although the government shutdown resulted in the absence of data in October, and the market had some doubts about the inflation data, this also explains the calm statement made by Fed Chairman Powell earlier. (3) In terms of the job market, the number of unemployed people exceeds job vacancies, and wage growth is expected to fall to 2.5%, further easing inflationary pressures and making inflation likely to approach the Fed's 2% target more quickly. It was originally expected that the Fed would cut interest rates once in March and once in June. Current inflation and employment data show that if the job market does not stabilize, more interest rate cuts may be implemented in 2026.

00:38:45

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 2.00% on the day, closing at 23,147.19.

00:35:35

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 430.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 430.1 yuan/barrel, up 0.42% on the day.

00:34:16

[US Department of Defense Considers Organizational Restructuring] According to a recent report in the Washington Post (December 15), sources revealed that senior officials at the US Department of Defense are developing a plan to downgrade several major US military commands. The report states that if approved, this would be one of the most significant changes to the US military's top power structure in decades. Experts analyze that this restructuring plan by the US Department of Defense is in preparation for a "strategic shift." (CCTV International News)

00:33:46

The Trump administration has proposed new rules to prohibit Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from providing funding for gender affirmation therapy.

00:33:30

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary John F. Kennedy has signed a statement clarifying that gender reassignment surgery is not a safe and effective treatment for childhood gender dysphoria.

00:33:11

The Norwegian government stated that Norway and Russia have reached an agreement on fisheries-related arrangements for 2026.

00:33:07

Brazilian President Lula: I expect interest rates to soon enter a downward trend.

00:33:07

Brazilian President Lula: The central bank has autonomy, and I will never exert any pressure on the governor of the Brazilian central bank to make decisions.

00:32:43

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: For Canada, steel trade agreements are still in the negotiation and progress stage.

00:32:35

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: We are fully prepared for matters related to forest products trade and can reach an agreement at any time.

00:32:16

Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Canada is unlikely to reach an industry-level agreement with the United States, and related negotiations will likely be carried out within the broader framework of the USMCA review.

00:32:06

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: Canada will continue to support the dairy supply management system. The leaders of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) have set broad standards for the evaluation of the agreement.

00:32:06

The bid multiple of the 4-week US Treasury bond auction on December 18th

Previous : 2.97 Forecast : -

Published Value 3.28

00:32:05

Total amount of the four-week Treasury bond auction in the United States on December 18th

Previous : 852.66 Forecast : -

Published Value 802.58

00:32:05

The US 4-week Treasury bond auction on December 18th - High allocation percentage

Previous : 7.36% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.93%

00:32:04

The winning interest rate of the four-week Treasury bond auction in the United States on December 18th

Previous : 3.61% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.58%

00:17:43

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,370.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,370.13/ounce, up 0.74% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,405.20/ounce, up 0.72% on the day.

00:12:53

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,360.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,360.59/ounce, up 0.52% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,394.70/ounce, up 0.48% on the day.

00:11:52

Spot silver has just broken through the $66.00/ounce mark, last trading at $66.01/ounce, down 0.28% on the day; COMEX silver futures are last trading at $66.15/ounce, down 1.12% on the day.

00:10:32

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,350.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,350.31/ounce, up 0.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,382.60/ounce, up 0.20% on the day.

00:09:56

Bank of England Governor Bailey: I am very encouraged by the progress in bringing inflation back to the target level.

00:09:47

Bank of England Governor Bailey: The pace of interest rate cuts will slow.

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

Overall Rating 88.6

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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	4325.13	-7.48 (-0.17%)
XAG	65.720	0.258 (0.39%)
CONC	55.84	-0.16 (-0.29%)
OILC	59.63	-0.09 (-0.14%)
USD	98.526	0.086 (0.09%)
EURUSD	1.1718	-0.0004 (-0.03%)
GBPUSD	1.3373	-0.0006 (-0.05%)
USDCNH	7.0354	0.0042 (0.06%)

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