Reuters survey: 56 out of 97 economists said that the Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate to 3.50%-3.75% or lower by the end of 2025 (70 out of 99 economists in November).Council of the European Union: Poland will hold the rotating presidency of the Council from January to the end of June 2025.Market news: Russia resumes passenger railway traffic with North Korea.
The pace of interest rate cuts may be inconsistent. The pound rose to the highest level against the euro since 2022, and the pound rose to the highest level against the euro in more than two and a half years. British government bonds fell because the market expected that the Bank of England would cut interest rates less than Europe. On Tuesday, the pound rose 0.3% against the euro to 82.50p, the first time since April 2022. British government bonds fell across the board, and the 10-year yield rose to 4.33%, the highest since November 28. Traders expect the Bank of England to stay put at its last policy meeting this year next week and maintain a cautious stance on subsequent interest rate cuts. The country's growth remains strong, while inflation in some areas remains high. At the same time, it is widely believed that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday to support the economy. "The 0.8200 mark is imminent," said Brad Bechtel, global foreign exchange director of Jefferies. "It is clear that the Bank of England will still lag far behind the European Central Bank in the pace and extent of interest rate cuts.Israeli Defense Minister: The Israeli navy destroyed the Syrian navy at night.Ukraine National Natural Gas Transportation Company: On December 11th, the nominated amount of Russian natural gas at Sudzha border crossing was 42.39 million cubic meters, while on December 10th, it was 42.34 million cubic meters.
Liu Jianchao met with the Pakistan Mu Meng (Xie) delegation. On December 10th, Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, met with the Mu Meng (Xie) delegation led by Mariam, Senior Vice Chairman of Pakistan Muslim League (Sharif) and Chief Minister of Punjab Province. The two sides exchanged views on implementing the consensus of the leaders of the two countries, strengthening inter-party and local exchanges and cooperation, and promoting the construction of a closer community of destiny between China and Pakistan in the new era. (Xinhua News Agency)Zhou Xiaobo served as the deputy general manager of Haifutong Fund. On the evening of December 10th, Haifutong Fund Management Co., Ltd. announced the change of senior management: from December 9th, 2024, Zhou Xiaobo served as the deputy general manager of the company. The resume of the announcement shows that Zhou Xiaobo has served as the chief analyst of the chemical industry and director of the investment research department of Shanghai Shen Yin Wanguo Securities Research Institute Co., Ltd., the investment manager, assistant general manager (presiding) and deputy general manager (presiding) of the equity investment department of Taiping Asset Management Co., Ltd., and the deputy general manager of Shen Wanlingxin Fund Management Co., Ltd. In November 2024, he joined Haifutong Fund Management Co., Ltd.Swedish Finance Minister: What I am most worried about now is not American tariffs, but low productivity.
Strategy guide
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide 12-14