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2025-12-19

14:39:07

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: 30 Intelligent Manufacturing Standards for the Civil Explosives Industry to be Formulated or Revised by 2030] The General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the "Implementation Plan for the Civil Explosives Industry to Implement the 'National Intelligent Manufacturing Standard System Construction Guidelines'" on the 12th. It proposes that by 2030, a total of 30 intelligent manufacturing standards for the civil explosives industry will be formulated or revised, establishing a relatively complete set of intelligent manufacturing standards for the industry. Combining the development trends of intelligent manufacturing technology with the practical foundation of the civil explosives industry, the plan promotes the exploration of typical application scenarios of advanced intelligent manufacturing technologies in the industry, adhering to the principle of "overall planning and prioritizing urgent needs," and orderly advancing the development of industry standards.

14:38:43

[Nippon Steel's 2030 Plan: A Capital and Business Investment Plan of ¥6 Trillion Over the Next Five Years] The company will include a minimum annual dividend of ¥24 per share for five years in its dividend policy, maintaining the current policy, with a target annual payout ratio of approximately 30%. The plan includes a total capital and business investment of ¥6 trillion over the next five years, including approximately $11 billion in investment in the US steel industry. The company aims to achieve a return on equity of approximately 10% by fiscal year 2030 and will continue to improve profitability through group restructuring, with a global crude steel production capacity target of over 100 million tons. The 2030 business plan target is: a basic business profit of over ¥1 trillion.

14:31:28

The Central Bank of Russia has filed a lawsuit against the European Clearing House in a Moscow court.

14:30:43

HSBC lowered its target price for Oracle from $382 to $364.

14:30:21

[December 12: "Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index" rose 0.57 points from yesterday] According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, on December 12, the "Agricultural Product Wholesale Price 200 Index" was 130.02, up 0.57 points from yesterday, and the wholesale price index for "vegetable basket" products was 132.87, up 0.67 points from yesterday.

14:30:03

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary is protesting the EU's "illegal" move to freeze Russian assets indefinitely using a valid majority vote.

14:29:21

[Netherlands' Trade Surplus Hits Seven-Month High in October] ⑴ The Netherlands' trade surplus widened to €12.47 billion in October, compared to €9.36 billion in the same period last year. ⑵ This is the largest surplus since March, with exports rising 1.1% year-on-year to a seven-month high of €69.63 billion, supported by a 2.7% increase in sales to EU countries, while exports to non-EU markets declined by 1.1%. ⑶ Imports rose 1.4% to €57.16 billion, mainly driven by a 1.2% increase in imports from EU countries and a 1.5% increase in imports from non-EU countries. ⑷ From January to October this year, the trade surplus narrowed to €102.9 billion, compared to €111.78 billion in the same period last year.

14:28:12

According to Yonhap News Agency: JPMorgan Asset Management strategist Kerry Craig dismissed concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and expressed optimism about the South Korean KOSPI index.

14:27:28

Analysts at First Abu Dhabi Bank believe that the outlook for US interest rates and the composition of the Federal Reserve's decision-making body could become more complex in the coming months due to political interference. Once current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, President Trump may want to appoint a staunch dove (National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is considered his preferred candidate), potentially influencing the future direction of monetary policy. There is hope that "common sense will prevail," and expectations that the next Fed chair will be appointed based on economic competence rather than political stance.

14:24:30

The expectation of a UK-Japan interest rate differential and rising risk appetite have jointly pushed up the pound against the yen, and it is expected to continue to strengthen in the short term. Details>

14:23:40

[Institution: US Interest Rate Outlook at a Critical Turning Point; 2026 Rate Cuts May Not Exceed 50 Basis Points] 1. According to an analysis report released by First Abu Dhabi Bank, the US interest rate outlook in the coming months is at a critical turning point. Analysts warn that global markets "need to be prepared—if not already—for a range of possible outcomes." 2. The bank expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by no more than 50 basis points in 2026. However, analysts emphasize that the final interest rate path will largely depend on the evolution of three factors: the trend of inflation, the actual performance of the labor market, and how policy risks from both internal and external sources develop.

14:15:55

[Iran's Foreign Ministry Condemns US Violation of UN Host Country Obligations] Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 11th, condemning the United States for abusing its status as the host country of the United Nations headquarters and escalating restrictions on Iran's permanent mission to the UN. The statement said that the US has imposed extensive restrictions on the residence and freedom of movement of Iranian diplomats, their use of bank accounts, and even interfered with their daily shopping, which constitutes obstruction and harassment of the normal performance of duties by Iranian diplomats. (CCTV News)

14:15:28

[Pan Gongsheng: Continue to Implement a Moderately Loose Monetary Policy and Prevent and Resolve Financial Risks in Key Areas] The Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from December 10 to 11, with General Secretary Xi Jinping attending and delivering an important speech. During the conference, some participants were interviewed by reporters, discussing their understanding of the conference's spirit and their plans for future work. Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China, stated that the People's Bank of China will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy, carefully managing the intensity, pace, and timing of policy implementation to create a favorable monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth and the stable operation of the financial market; prevent and resolve financial risks in key areas and maintain financial stability; actively implement the global governance initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, promote the improvement of global financial governance, deepen financial reform and high-level opening-up, and safeguard national financial security. (Xinhua)

14:10:37

Officials say Russia attacked energy facilities in Odessa region of southern Ukraine, causing fires and power outages.

14:09:21

The prospect of a Fed rate cut is weighing on the dollar, causing gold prices to fluctuate at high levels; a move towards $4300 is possible in the near future. Details>

14:09:17

The Central Bank of Russia stated that the EU's plan to use Russian assets is illegal, and Russia has the right to protect its own interests in accordance with the law.

14:06:52

The yen came under slight pressure, while the USD/JPY pair remained range-bound at high levels. Details>

14:04:33

Fitch: The "neutral" outlook for Asia-Pacific sovereign economies in 2026 reflects their resilience.

14:02:11

According to the Hindustan Times, U.S. Trade Representative Greer stated at a Senate committee meeting that Washington hopes the 25% tariff imposed on India's purchases of Russian oil will be lifted as soon as possible.

14:01:59

[German Media: German Government Prepares to Order 520 Falke Reconnaissance Drones, Contract Worth €210 Million] 1. According to Bloomberg, the German government is preparing to order 520 Falke reconnaissance drones from the German company Quantum Systems, with a total contract value of €210 million. 2. This defense contract is expected to be approved by the German Federal Parliament's Budget Committee next week. The report points out that the contract also includes an option to deliver an additional 500 drones between 2027 and 2032. Sources indicate that this contract represents approximately three-quarters of Quantum Systems' projected total revenue in 2025 (approximately €280 million). 3. The report also mentions that the German Parliament is preparing to approve a batch of defense contracts totaling €52 billion, including the procurement of drones, small arms, and missiles. Previously, media reports revealed that Germany plans to invest approximately €377 billion in military equipment procurement in 2026, with the German company Rheinmetall leading the procurement plan.

14:01:25

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 50,869.28 points today, up 1.44%.

13:59:07

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Supporting the Increase of Green Factory Enterprises Among Suppliers Through Preferential Policies such as Green Procurement] The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) held a press conference on "Making Good Use of Green Finance Policies to Support the Construction of Green Factories." Wang Peng, Director of the Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization Department of MIIT, stated that the plan is to increase the proportion of output value from green factories at the national, provincial, and municipal levels to 40% by 2030. The plan includes formulating a tiered management approach for the cultivation of green factories and optimizing the evaluation indicator system. It also aims to guide green factories to fully explore their energy-saving and carbon-reduction potential and cultivate a number of zero-carbon factories. Furthermore, the plan emphasizes the vigorous development of green supply chains. This includes launching a green supply chain enhancement campaign, encouraging large enterprises to play a leading role, and increasing the proportion of green factory enterprises among suppliers through preferential policies such as green procurement, thereby driving the green transformation of the entire chain. Additionally, the plan includes providing services such as green diagnostics and supply chain finance to encourage upstream and downstream suppliers to implement green and low-carbon transformations. Finally, the plan explores supply chain carbon footprint management models and encourages upstream and downstream enterprises to share carbon emission data openly.

13:58:29

The Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve have parted ways! Amid this policy divergence, the USD/JPY exchange rate has rebounded slightly. Details>

13:56:35

Spot gold has just broken through the $4280.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4280.20/ounce, up 0.01% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4310.70/ounce, down 0.05% on the day.

13:53:09

According to the schedule released by the White House, US President Trump will sign an unnamed bill in the Oval Office at 3 p.m. local time (4:00 a.m. Saturday Beijing time), and reporters will be allowed to enter the event venue.

13:49:01

[Hungary and Azerbaijan Reach Natural Gas Purchase Agreement] Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced in Budapest on December 11 that Hungary will purchase 800 million cubic meters of natural gas from Azerbaijan over the next two years, according to an agreement already reached. Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Céjón Bayramov, Szijjártó said that the Hungarian power company and Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company signed a framework agreement, paving the way for Hungary to purchase 1.1 million cubic meters of natural gas per day from Azerbaijan over the next two years. The actual purchase volume will be determined based on market conditions. Szijjártó also stated that Azerbaijan has allowed Hungarian power company and Azerbaijan's oil and gas company to become shareholders in its oil and gas fields, and that more energy cooperation agreements between the two countries are expected to be reached soon. (Xinhua)

13:44:29

S&P Global Ratings: Thai insurance companies face profit margin pressure.

13:44:18

According to the UK's Daily Telegraph, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stern warning in Berlin on Thursday, stating that the West must prepare for a war with Russia on a scale "like our ancestors or great-grandparents experienced." He indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has identified NATO as "the next target," and conflict is imminent.

13:43:43

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,800.00 mark, currently trading at 50,801.67, up 1.30% on the day.

13:38:01

[Argentine Government Submits Labor Reform Bill Aiming to Reduce Business Costs and Increase Employment Flexibility] 1. Argentine President Milley's office announced on Thursday that it has submitted a bill to Congress aimed at promoting labor market reforms. The proposal aims to address bureaucracy and structural rigidity to boost formal employment growth. This reform proposal comes as Argentina's new Congress is about to convene a special legislative session, during which Milley plans to push forward a series of reforms considered key to boosting the economy. His party gained more seats in Congress after the October midterm elections, creating more favorable conditions for reform legislation. 2. The bill has sparked strong opposition from labor unions. Argentina's largest labor union federation, the General Confederation of Labor (CCL), has announced a protest march in downtown Buenos Aires next Thursday. However, the bill has received support from the Argentine Industrial Confederation, whose president stated that industries are facing fierce competition from cheaper imports and hopes the reforms will gradually reverse the unemployment trend and create more formal jobs for Argentina.

13:35:15

The yield on Japan's five-year government bonds rose 1.5 basis points to 1.435%, while the yield on Japan's 30-year government bonds fell 3.5 basis points to 3.345%.

13:33:52

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1700.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1701.95/ounce, up 1.84% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1723.6/ounce, up 0.61% on the day.

13:33:35

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reported that total passenger vehicle sales in India reached 412,405 units in November.

13:32:01

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,700.00 mark, currently trading at 50,700.58, up 1.10% on the day.

13:27:55

Thailand's Foreign Ministry: The Foreign Minister spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, telling Rubio that Thailand is committed to peace and peaceful resolution, and preparing for a call between Trump and the Thai Prime Minister.

13:24:57

[Portugal's Two Major Unions Launch Nationwide Strike, Affecting Multiple Sectors] On the 11th local time, Portugal's two major unions launched a nationwide strike in protest against the government's proposed labor law reforms. This strike is the first nationwide strike in Portugal in over a decade and is also the largest in recent years, covering multiple key sectors including transportation, education, healthcare, and public services, causing widespread impact on people's lives. (CCTV)

13:20:39

Geopolitical risk premiums rise again! Public rifts between the US and Europe, and dashed hopes for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, support oil prices. Details>

13:19:59

World Bank data shows that the new "Core 5" alliance (C5) reportedly being discussed in Washington has an economic output almost twice that of the G7.

13:16:30

[Spot Gold Breaks Out Strongly, Targeting $4312-$4343!] 1. Spot gold has cleanly broken out of the wedge pattern, and the short-term uptrend is expected to continue to the $4312-$4343/oz range. 2. The current wedge, together with the previous upward wave that started from $4022, forms a typical bullish flag pattern. The flag's measured target is $4480, with an even more aggressive target; while the wedge itself gives a conservative target of $4343. 3. The key short-term support is at $4260. As long as this level holds, the bullish structure remains intact; once $4260 is breached, a deep pullback to $4209 could occur, invalidating both the wedge and flag patterns. 4. On the daily chart, gold has strongly broken through the important resistance level of $4266 (corresponding to the 76.4% Fibonacci retracement of the previous decline from the $4384 high). The breakout is highly valid, significantly increasing the probability of returning to the historical high of $4384, and clearly signaling a resumption of the upward trend. 5. The next key level to watch is the support level of $4194. If it breaks down, a further decline to the $4076-$4135 range should be anticipated. Otherwise, the bulls will remain in control.

13:16:19

A-share controlled nuclear fusion sector strengthened in the afternoon, with Tianli Composite hitting the daily limit again, Zhongzhou Special Materials rising 20% to the daily limit, and Changfu Shares, Harbin Welding Huatong, and Jiusheng Electric among the top gainers.

13:15:23

[my country Launches First ASEAN-Oriented Container Shipping Route with On-Time Performance and Cost Reduction] Reporters learned from the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport that the "container shipping on-time performance and cost reduction" route between Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, China, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, officially opened today (December 12). Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is the world's largest port, with an annual cargo throughput exceeding 1.4 billion tons and over 800,000 vessel arrivals and departures. Due to natural constraints such as narrow waterways, the waterway is busy and traffic is complex. In 2019, the Ningbo Maritime Safety Administration took the lead nationwide in implementing integrated vessel traffic organization in the core port area of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, coordinating resources such as waterways, anchorages, and pilotage, and launching a "vessel timetable," with plans released uniformly one day in advance. After implementation, the on-time performance rate of the main channel reached 98%, and the efficiency of entering and leaving the port improved by 35%. In response to the high requirements for on-time performance in container liner shipping, the Ningbo Maritime Safety Administration further optimized this mechanism, launching the "Container Shipping On-Time Performance and Cost Reduction Plan" to improve liner service punctuality and reduce overall costs. (CCTV News)

13:15:05

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Global Health to Face Both Achievements and Challenges in 2025] World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on the 11th that 2025 will be a year of significant achievements and major challenges for the WHO and global health. At a press conference that day, Tedros pointed out that the most prominent achievement this year was the adoption of the WHO Pandemic Protocol at the 78th World Health Assembly, a landmark achievement that will help make the world safer in the face of future pandemics. Tedros also stated that immunization remains the cornerstone of global health, “Over the past 25 years, the under-five mortality rate has more than halved, with the number of deaths falling from 11 million to 4.8 million annually, and vaccines have been the main contributor.” (CCTV)

13:11:28

The semiconductor sector saw a short-term rally in the afternoon, with Yandong Microelectronics rising over 15%, followed by gains in Tuojing Technology, Tianyue Advanced, and Saiwei Electronics.

13:11:00

Meta: Aman Jain appointed head of public policy for Meta India

13:08:07

Japan lifts tsunami warning following earthquake in the Tohoku region.

13:07:57

[Federal Reserve Announces Key Personnel Decision: All 11 Regional Fed Presidents Unanimously Reappointed] The Federal Reserve Board of Governors announced on Thursday (December 12) that it has unanimously approved the reappointment of all 11 regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents for five-year terms. In a statement, the Fed said the decision was made after a comprehensive evaluation of their respective presidents by the regional Fed banks' boards of directors, and was unanimously approved by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. Under U.S. law, the term of office for all regional Fed presidents and first vice presidents is five years. The current terms of these Fed presidents will expire on February 28, 2026. This reappointment temporarily resolves a key uncertainty surrounding the future composition of the Fed's decision-making body, ensuring the stability of the core members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's highest decision-making body, for the next few years.

13:04:26

[Daiwa: Raises J&T Express Target Price to HK$12.5, Reiterates "Buy" Rating] Daiwa issued a report reiterating its "Buy" rating on J&T Express, raising its target price from HK$11 to HK$12.5 to reflect its growth potential in Southeast Asia and new markets. J&T Express management expects the growth potential of parcel volume in Thailand to be five times the current market size and is confident that the company can outperform the Thai industry average growth rate thanks to several competitive advantages, including the highest density of delivery personnel, high level of equipment automation, growth in non-e-commerce parcel volume, high alignment of employee interests, and a diversified global business layout.

13:01:30

[Japan Meteorological Agency: Seismic Activity Remains Active in Japan] In response to the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture at 11:44 AM local time today (December 12th) and the tsunami reports observed in various locations, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at noon today. Shinji Kiyomoto, the agency's Earthquake and Tsunami Countermeasures Planning Officer, urged the public, "In areas where tsunami warnings have been issued, there is danger in the sea and near the coast. Please stay away from the shore. As tidal currents will remain relatively strong, please do not go into the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted." Kiyomoto also pointed out at the press conference, "Since the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred late on December 8th off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, seismic activity in the surrounding area has become more active and the area of activity has continued to expand. This earthquake occurred on the eastern side of this active area. Since December 8th, several earthquakes of around magnitude 6 have occurred in the relevant sea areas, and this earthquake is one of them. Therefore, the Japan Meteorological Agency believes that seismic activity remains active." (CCTV International News)

13:01:09

Goldman Sachs expects AI-driven productivity gains to boost S&P 500 earnings per share by 0.4% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027. While AI adoption is still in its early stages, large enterprises are generally reporting better adoption rates than smaller businesses.

13:00:08

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13222.90 points, up 0.57%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3182.74 points, up 0.60%; the SME Composite Index opened at 14023.27 points, up 0.39%; the Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3871.91 points, down 0.04%; and the CSI 300 Index opened at 4562.25 points, up 0.22%.

12:35:05

Japan's unadjusted annual rate of industrial output for October

Previous : 1.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.70%

12:35:04

Japan's seasonally adjusted monthly rate of industrial output for October, revised

Previous : 1.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.50%

12:34:30

Japan's equipment utilization rate index for October year-on-year - unadjusted seasonally

Previous : 2.80% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.70%

12:34:10

Japan's equipment utilization index for October - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 102.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 105.60

12:34:09

Japan's October equipment utilization index monthly rate - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 2.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.30%

12:34:01

Japan's seasonally adjusted monthly rate of industrial output for October, revised

Previous : 1.40% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.50%

12:34:01

Japan's unadjusted annual rate of industrial output for October

Previous : 1.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.60%

12:32:53

Japan's October equipment utilization index monthly rate - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 2.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 3.30%

12:31:56

Japan's revised monthly shipment rate for October

Previous : 1.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 1.70%

12:31:56

The revised monthly rate of inventory shipments in Japan for October

Previous : -1.30% Forecast : -

Published Value -2.30%

12:31:33

Japan's revised monthly inventory rate for October

Previous : 0.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.40%

12:31:07

Japan's annual rate of production capacity index in October

Previous : -1.70% Forecast : -

Published Value -2%

12:31:06

Japan's production capacity index monthly rate for October

Previous : 0.10% Forecast : -

Published Value -0.10%

12:31:06

Japan's production capacity index for October

Previous : 95.60 Forecast : -

Published Value 95.50

12:23:24

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 50,500.00 mark, currently trading at 50,499.76, up 0.70% on the day.

12:19:09

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (December 12, 2025) Details>

12:17:01

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (December 12, 2025) Details>

12:01:30

A summary chart of futures company viewpoints: Non-ferrous metals (copper, zinc, aluminum, nickel, tin, etc.) on December 12th Details>

12:00:02

Malaysia's industrial output year-on-year rate in October

Previous : 5.70% Forecast : 5.10%

Published Value 6%

11:59:55

[Zelenskyy Submits Revised "Peace Agreement": Demands Equal Withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian Troops, Territorial Issues Remain Unresolved] Regarding the 20-point framework agreement for a "peace plan" recently proposed by the United States to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on the 11th that he has submitted a revised agreement to the United States. He stated that the US still demands significant concessions from Ukraine on the territorial issue, while Ukraine insists on an equal withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian troops from the Donetsk region. (Xinhua)

11:51:54

[Tohoku Electric Power Company: No Abnormalities Found at Multiple Nuclear Facilities in Japan] According to Tohoku Electric Power Company, following the 6.7 magnitude (6.8 magnitude as measured by the China Earthquake Networks Center) earthquake that struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture this morning (December 12), the Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant in Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture, which has been shut down for a long time, experienced shaking at an intensity of 4 (the 6th highest of Japan's 10-level seismic intensity scale). However, "no abnormalities have been confirmed," and monitoring values for radiation levels around the nuclear power plant have not changed. Japan issued its second tsunami warning this week. The Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture has also reported "no abnormalities detected" so far, and monitoring values for radiation levels around the plant have not changed.

11:45:00

[China's Northernmost Satellite Data Receiving Station Officially Commences Operation] Today (December 12), China's northernmost satellite data receiving station—the Mohe Satellite Data Receiving Station of the China Remote Sensing Satellite Ground Station—officially commenced operation. Built and constructed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the station possesses fully automated satellite data receiving capabilities and currently undertakes data receiving tasks for a total of 25 national land observation satellites, including the Resource Series, Environmental Disaster Reduction Series, and Gaofen Series. (CCTV News)

11:38:35

Indonesia's senior economic minister: Indonesia will announce its economic policy plan for the post-disaster reconstruction of Sumatra in the coming days.

11:34:43

[A-Share Midday Review: Total Market Turnover Reaches 1.26 Trillion Yuan, Power Grid Equipment Sector Strengthens] As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.04%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.57%, the ChiNext Index rose 0.6%, and the Beijing 50 Index rose 1.12%. Total market turnover reached 1.26 trillion yuan, an increase of 91.2 billion yuan compared to the previous day. In terms of sectors, power grid equipment and precious metals were active, while retail and Hainan sectors saw adjustments. On the market, power grid equipment continued its strong performance, with Zhongneng Electric hitting its 20% daily limit, and several other stocks including China XD Electric and Great Wall Electric also hitting their daily limits. The precious metals sector performed strongly, with Xiaocheng Technology rising over 7% and Zhaojin Gold rising over 5%.

11:33:50

At approximately 12:21 PM Japan time on the 12th, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, with the strongest tremor felt at an intensity of 3.

11:32:25

Indonesia's chief negotiator in the US: Agrees to implement the consensus reached in July.

11:32:07

[UK CBI Raises 2026 Economic Growth Forecast, Says Central Bank Has Only Two More Rate Cuts] 1. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), a major UK business lobbying group, raised its economic growth forecasts for the next two years on Friday. The organization noted that this was mainly due to a temporary boost from government spending following the new budget, but warned that the UK economy still faces deep-seated problems, and the growth outlook is only "cautiously optimistic" rather than "worthy of celebration." 2. According to the latest forecast, the CBI expects the UK economy to grow by 1.3% in 2025, up from its June forecast of 1.0%. At the same time, the organization raised its 2024 economic growth forecast from 1.2% to 1.4%. These adjustments reflect recent upward revisions in official data and are largely in line with the estimates of major institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 3. CBI Chief Economist Louise Hellham said that while the upward revisions are welcome, the overall atmosphere is more "cautiously optimistic" than "worthy of celebration." She specifically pointed out that while the budget announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on November 26th provided room for stabilizing public finances, "no measures were provided to provide a lasting boost to investment and growth," making it overall a budget "more focused on stability than growth." 4. Regarding inflation and interest rates, the CBI predicts that consumer prices will rise by 2.6% next year, slightly higher than the Bank of England's forecast last month. Based on this inflation outlook, the CBI believes that the Bank of England's room for interest rate cuts will be relatively limited, expecting it to only be able to implement one 25 basis point cut each next week and in early 2026, thereby lowering the benchmark interest rate from the current 4% to 3.5%. This expectation is more restrictive than the market consensus.

11:31:18

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 3871.78 points, down 0.04%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4562.08 points, up 0.22%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 13222.51 points, up 0.57%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 3182.68 points, up 0.60%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 14022.26 points, up 0.39%.

11:30:18

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 50,615.19 points at midday, up 0.93%.

11:25:30

[Trump Administration Restructures Financial Stability Oversight Council, Shifting Focus to Deregulation and Growth] 1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter announced on Thursday that the Trump administration is undertaking reforms to the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), which is responsible for monitoring risks in the financial system. The aim is to shift its focus to promoting economic growth and examining the potential "undue burdens" of stringent financial rules. 2. Bessenter announced the reform plan on the social media platform X, followed by an FSOC meeting. He emphasized that the costs of regulation itself to economic growth constitute another risk, therefore the FSOC will focus on how to relax financial rules to reduce restrictions on economic activity. This plan aligns with the Trump administration's overall goal of stimulating economic growth through deregulation. 3. As a concrete step in the restructuring, Bessenter stated that the FSOC will establish several new specialized working groups. Among them, the Market Resilience Working Group will focus on examining U.S. Treasury bonds and other key financial markets, assessing whether existing rules "distort these key markets or create unnecessary costs." The Household Resilience Working Group will monitor potential pressures on household finances, including credit access and housing market dynamics. 4. In addition, the FSOC will also establish a dedicated working group to discuss artificial intelligence. The group will be responsible for studying how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can enhance the resilience of the financial system, identifying new risks that AI may pose to financial stability, and exploring how regulators can leverage AI to improve their efficiency. The working group will also seek input from stakeholders on potential regulatory hurdles to the application of AI in the financial sector. 5. The committee brings together the heads of the major federal financial regulatory agencies, whose function is to identify and address widespread risks in the financial system. Under the new direction, the FSOC will collaborate with other regulatory agencies to review and identify existing rules that may "create undue burdens, negatively impact economic growth, and consequently undermine financial stability."

11:25:15

[Thailand's snap election expected to boost local stock market] Analysts believe that Thailand's snap election is likely to boost the local stock market, especially if a coalition government is formed by the Bhumjaithai Party or the Pheu Thai Party, as their policies are generally seen as supportive of the economy and capital markets. However, the direct impact of the election on the already strong Thai baht may be relatively limited. The baht's recent appreciation has been mainly due to the weakening US dollar and the overall strengthening of regional currencies, while seasonal tourism inflows have also provided some support. The market generally believes that the baht's future performance will depend more on a wide range of factors, such as the macroeconomy and the trend of the US dollar, rather than a single political event.

11:21:58

Malaysia has dropped its appeal against the acquittal of former Prime Minister Najib Razak's wife in a money laundering and tax evasion case.

11:21:44

A chart summarizing the "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on December 12, 2025. Details>

11:20:53

Japan Meteorological Agency: A tsunami warning has also been issued for Hokkaido.

11:20:40

According to Tohoku Electric Power Company, following the strong earthquake that struck the sea east of Aomori Prefecture this morning (December 12), the Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant, which has been shut down for a long time, "has not yet been confirmed to have any abnormalities," and the monitoring values used to monitor radiation levels around the nuclear power plant have not changed.

11:17:37

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1690.00/ounce mark, last trading at $1689.70/ounce, up 1.11% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $1715.1/ounce, up 0.11% on the day.

11:17:20

The Australian government will work with the New South Wales government and Rio Tinto's Thomas Gol aluminum plant to ensure the plant continues to operate beyond 2028.

11:16:44

Profits from purchased piglet farming in China as of December 12th

Previous : -259.39 Forecast : -

Published Value -240.69

11:16:07

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the first wave of the tsunami is expected to begin arriving along the coast at 12:10 local time, with the maximum height of the tsunami potentially reaching 1 meter.

11:15:44

Profits from self-bred and self-raised pig farming in China as of December 12th

Previous : -167.69 Forecast : -

Published Value -163.34

11:15:09

Thai Prime Minister: The phone call with US President Trump is scheduled for 9:20 PM Thai time (10:20 PM Beijing time).

11:15:06

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 440.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 440.2 yuan/barrel, down 0.23% on the day.

11:14:46

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 1.01% to $58.18 per barrel on the day.

11:10:16

[Shandong: Supporting Long-Term Capital Investment in AI Chips, Frameworks, and Core Algorithms] The Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and other departments recently issued the "Shandong Province Artificial Intelligence Industry High-Quality Development Action Plan (2025-2027)," which proposes to promote the continuous deepening of cooperation between financial institutions and AI companies, and to deploy financial resources such as loans, equity, guarantees, and collateral around the industrial chain. It also aims to leverage the leading role of the Provincial New and Old Growth Drivers Conversion Fund to attract social capital to jointly build an AI industry fund cluster, supporting long-term and patient capital investment in areas such as AI chips, frameworks, and core algorithms.

11:09:58

[Shandong: Striving to Exceed 200 Billion Yuan in Core AI Industry Scale by 2027] The Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and other departments recently issued the "Shandong Province Artificial Intelligence Industry High-Quality Development Action Plan (2025-2027)," which proposes that by 2027, the scale of the province's core AI industry will strive to exceed 200 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of over 30%, driving related industries to exceed one trillion yuan. The plan aims to achieve more than 10 original major scientific and technological achievements in basic AI theory and key core technologies; develop a number of excellent AI products with wide coverage and high efficiency in key areas and crucial links; cultivate about 5 leading enterprises with strong regional driving capabilities and domestic and international influence; create about 50 distinctive clusters of integrated development of large, medium, and small enterprises; and improve the development ecosystem of "precise policy support, inclusive computing power supply, efficient data circulation, open application scenarios, and independent model innovation," making Shandong a nationally leading area for distinctive AI industry development with core competitiveness and significant influence.

11:09:38

[Shandong: Accelerating the R&D of Domestic AI Chip Servers and Other Intelligent Computing Power Units] The Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and other departments recently issued the "Shandong Province Artificial Intelligence Industry High-Quality Development Action Plan (2025-2027)," which proposes to focus on optimizing the "large computing power" industry. It focuses on the core support for artificial intelligence development and optimizes the computing power industry layout of "intelligent computing equipment - intelligent computing network - cloud-edge collaboration." It accelerates the R&D of domestic AI chip servers and other intelligent computing power units to meet the computing power needs of various scenarios such as large model training, fine-tuning, and inference. It constructs a diverse, ubiquitous, intelligent, agile, collaboratively scheduled, and green low-carbon intelligent computing network system, improves the heterogeneous hybrid training capabilities of intelligent computing networks and the service capabilities of domestic computing power, and promotes the evolution of cloud computing services to cloud-intelligent computing services.

11:09:17

According to Japan's 47NEWS: The Japan Meteorological Agency will hold a press conference at 12:50 local time (11:50 Beijing time).

11:05:04

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 15200.00 mark, currently trading at 15201.00, up 0.42% on the day.

11:05:00

[Announcement: The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference on the performance of the national economy in November 2025 on December 15] The State Council Information Office will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025. Fu Linghui, spokesperson, chief economist and director of the Department of National Economic Comprehensive Statistics of the National Bureau of Statistics, will introduce the performance of the national economy in November 2025 and answer questions from reporters.

11:04:23

[Lan Fu'an Meets with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva] On the afternoon of December 8, 2025, Finance Minister Lan Fu'an met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who was in Beijing to attend the "1+10" Dialogue. They exchanged views on the macroeconomic situation, China's fiscal policy, global economic imbalances, and the IMF's Article IV consultations with China. Vice Finance Minister Liao Min accompanied the meeting. (Ministry of Finance)

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