Holzmann, a hawkish official of the European Central Bank: It is not the central bank's responsibility to boost the economy. Robert Holzmann, the ECB's governing board, said that it is wrong to think that the ECB's interest rate cut is simply to boost the economy. "It is not the responsibility of the European Central Bank to boost the economy, but the mission of the central bank is to stabilize prices," he said in an interview on Friday night. It runs counter to our position to boost the economy by cutting interest rates. Holzmann is one of the most hawkish central bankers. According to informed officials, the central bank plans to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points in January, and may do so in March.The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with the Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Affairs to discuss the regional situation. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Mohammed, held talks with the Assistant to the President of the United States for National Security Affairs, jack sullivan, in Doha, the capital. The two sides focused on the Syrian situation, the conflict in Gaza and other regional affairs. The two sides stressed that it is necessary to promote an inclusive political process and achieve a peaceful transfer of power in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, and all parties in Syria should also strengthen efforts to protect civilians and combat terrorism. The two sides also exchanged views on the latest situation in Gaza.S&P: Mexico may take a pragmatic attitude when negotiating with the United States on bilateral issues.
Canadian Finance Minister: If the United States imposes unreasonable tariffs, Canada will make a strong response.Baker Hughes: In the week ending December 13th, the number of oil rigs in the United States remained unchanged at 482 (19 fewer than the same period last year).Maersk: I'm afraid 2025 will be another year when global trade will be disturbed.
Chicago wheat futures fell more than 1.1%, US demand fell, and global supply was strong. In late new york on Friday (December 13th), the Bloomberg Grain Sub-index fell 0.71% to 31.5695 points, and this week it has fallen 0.09%. CBOT corn futures fell 0.23% to $ 4.42-1/2 a bushel, up 0.57% this week. CBOT wheat futures fell 1.16% to $5.52/bushel, down 0.72% this week. CBOT soybean futures fell 0.77% to 9.95-1/2 USD/bushel, down 0.25% this week; Soybean meal futures fell by 1.21%, and fell by 0.67% this week, while soybean oil futures fell by 0.07% and fell by 0.65% this week.International precious metal futures generally closed down, COMEX gold futures fell 1.61% to US$ 2,665.9 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures fell 1.96% to US$ 31 per ounce.Italian President: The escalation of violence against civilians in Gaza is unacceptable. On December 13th, local time, Italian President Mattarella and Italian Prime Minister meloni respectively met with visiting Palestinian President Abbas in Rome. During the meeting, Italian President Mattarella said that the escalating violence against civilians, women and children in Gaza was unacceptable. Italy is committed to a real ceasefire in Gaza and hopes to realize the "two-state solution" immediately.