Market news: Russia may use new medium-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine.The Nasdaq 100 index rose to 1.2%, and the S&P 500 index rose 0.6%.Fosun Travel responded to privatization: a transitional measure focusing on the light asset model. Following the change of CEO, Fosun Tourism Culture Group (hereinafter referred to as "Fosun Travel") started the privatization process again. On December 11th, in response to Fosun Travel's plan to privatize and delist Hong Kong stocks, Fosun Travel responded that this privatization proposal is based on the decision made by the company's long-term development, and the company will pay more attention to the transition of light asset model. After the privatization is completed, Fosun Travel will continue to maintain the normal operation of its existing business. Nowadays, for Fosun Travel, it can be said that it has reached a "crossroads" of transformation. Some experts in the industry have analyzed that at this time of privatization, Fosun Travel may have transformation needs, and the current low valuation of Hong Kong stocks will allow enterprises to maintain their stock prices at more cost. In fact, in recent years, some tourism enterprises have been privatized and delisted, but when making privatization decisions, they still have to weigh the pros and cons. (beijing business today)
The interest rate swap market predicts that the probability of the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates further in January next year is about 70%.Chilean National Mining Association: In 2025, Chile's copper production will be 5.4-5.6 million tons. The Chilean National Mining Association (Sonami) said on Wednesday that it is expected that Chile's copper production will be between 5.4-5.6 million tons in 2025. According to industry forecasts, Chilean miners also expect copper prices to be between $4.2 and $4.5 per pound next year. In September, the Chilean central bank predicted that the average copper price in 2025 would be $4.25 per pound, slightly lower than the previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.Mackler, Governor of the Bank of Canada: The current policy focus is to keep inflation close to the target. Mackler, Governor of the Bank of Canada: Due to the sales tax holiday, the overall rate is expected to slow down to 1.5% in January. We will focus on core inflation indicators to help us evaluate CPI trends. It is expected that the inflation rate will drop at the end of the sales tax holiday. The current policy focus is to keep inflation close to the target. We hope to see economic growth accelerate to absorb unused capacity in the economy and keep the inflation rate at around 2%.
If the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates by 50bp as expected, it is expected that the pace of interest rate cuts will slow down. The Bank of Canada cut interest rates sharply for the second time in a row this month, and hinted that policymakers are prepared to slow down the pace of monetary easing. The bank cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 3.25%, bringing borrowing costs to the upper part of their expected range of neutral interest rates. However, they also hinted that after the sharp interest rate cut expected by the market and most economists, there may be a smaller interest rate cut again in 2025. Officials dropped their previous statement that they expected to further reduce borrowing costs. "With the policy interest rate greatly reduced, we expect that if the economic development is generally in line with expectations, monetary policy will adopt a more gradual approach," Bank of Canada Governor Mackler said in a prepared speech. "Looking ahead, we will evaluate the necessity of further reducing the policy interest rate one by one."On December 11th, 2024, China International Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. (referred to as Air China) disclosed its prospectus, and planned to issue new shares and go public in Shenzhen in the near future.Navigation warning Military training was conducted in some sea areas of the South China Sea, and the Qinglian Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning. From December 16 to 18, from 18: 00 to 20: 00 every day, military training was conducted in some sea areas of the South China Sea, and entry was prohibited. (Website of China Maritime Safety Administration)