Brent crude oil futures closed up $1.08, or 1.47%, at $74.49/barrel.Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.28% at 19,965 points, with a low water level of 6 points.Fitch: It is expected that the freight cycle in the United States and Canada will begin to improve slowly in 2025.
Canadian Finance Minister: If the United States imposes unreasonable tariffs, Canada will make a strong response.According to a report quoted by Israel Channel 12, Israel expects to reach an agreement with Hamas within one month.The yield of 10-year German bonds rose by 15 basis points this week. After the European Central Bank cut interest rates, the yield of 10-year Italian bonds rose by 20 basis points. At the end of the European market on Friday (December 13), the yield of 10-year German government bonds rose by 5.4 basis points, reaching a fresh high of 2.258%. This week, it rose by 15.0 basis points, and fluctuated around 2.120% in a narrow range from Monday to Wednesday. European Central Bank President Lagarde rose on Thursday. The yield of two-year German bonds rose by 5.1 basis points, reaching a new high of 2.072%. This week, it rose by 7.3 basis points, and it continued to fluctuate smoothly from Monday to Thursday. After Lagarde's press conference began, it retreated to a low level and further strengthened on Friday. The overall trading range was 1.915%-2.072%. The yield spread of 2/10-year German bonds rose by 0.144 basis points to +18.260 basis points, which fluctuated upward this week, with a cumulative increase of 7.953 basis points. The yield of Italian 10-year government bonds rose by 4.3 basis points, reaching a new high of 3.393%, and this week it rose by 20.0 basis points.
There are about 50 cases of A-share cross-border semiconductor industry frequently this year. Recently, Youa, a leading department store retail enterprise, issued a plan saying that it intends to purchase 100% equity of Shenzhen Shangyangtong Technology Co., Ltd. by issuing shares and paying cash, and raise matching funds, thus entering the field of semiconductor power devices across the border. The target of the merger had previously applied for an IPO in science and technology innovation board, but the order had been withdrawn. After the resumption of trading of Youa shares, the company's share price has been unlimited for three consecutive days. Since the beginning of this year, A-share listed companies have seen an endless stream of M&A and investment cases around semiconductor industry chain projects and assets. As of December 13th, about 50 listed companies have disclosed relevant major asset restructuring plans or investment progress. In addition to Youa shares, listed companies such as Shuangcheng Pharmaceutical, Yanggu Huatai, Baiao Chemical and Guangzhi Technology have also chosen cross-border mergers and acquisitions and laid out semiconductor industry chains. (SSE)Broadcom closed up 24% and its market value increased by $206 billion in a single day.Canada encourages the pension fund industry to invest in the local market. Canada has announced a plan to encourage the pension fund industry to invest in the local market. It will lift the 30% restriction on pension funds investing in Canadian local entities, and will add a venture capital plan of 1 billion Canadian dollars, hoping to attract pension funds. It will also invest up to 1 billion Canadian dollars in companies with medium growth rate.