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.Trump is considering abolishing some banking regulators. It is reported that Trump's transition team began to explore the possibility of significantly reducing, integrating or abolishing the top banking regulator. According to people familiar with the matter, in a recent meeting with the heads of potential banking supervision departments, Trump consultants and officials of the newly established government efficiency department raised a question, that is, whether Trump can withdraw the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The aides also asked the potential chairman of the FDIC and the nominee for the director of the Office of Monetary Supervision (OCC) whether deposit insurance can be deposited in the Ministry of Finance if the FDIC is cut.Finance Minister of Canada: In the face of potential tariffs imposed by the United States, Canada will not escalate the situation or give in.
The previous crude oil futures 2401 contract closed up 2.01% at 552.70 yuan/barrel. Shanghai Gold closed down 0.90% and Shanghai Bank closed down 1.36%.US CFTC:WTI crude oil bullish sentiment hit a six-week low, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): In the week of December 10th, the net long position of NYMEX WTI crude oil held by speculators decreased by 12,448 contracts to 103,986 contracts, a six-week low. Net long positions in Brent and WTI crude oil decreased by 11,013 contracts to 215,325 contracts. The net long position of NYMEX gasoline increased to 73,037 contracts, a record high of about eight weeks. The net short position of NYMEX heating oil increased to 46,823 contracts, the highest since the data was recorded in June 2006. The net long position of seven contracts of NYMEX natural gas Henry Hub in the United States fell to 108,908 contracts, a three-week low.Sources: Databricks, an artificial intelligence and data company, has raised nearly $9.5 billion and is negotiating to raise an additional $4.5 billion in debt. The company's valuation will exceed $60 billion.
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).The FTSE A50 futures index closed down 0.05% at 13,291.000 points in a row.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).