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EIA short-term energy outlook report: WTI crude oil price is estimated to be 77 USD/barrel in 2024, compared with 77 USD/barrel previously expected. It is estimated that the price of WTI crude oil will be USD 69/barrel in 2025, compared with USD 72/barrel previously. It is estimated that the price of Brent crude oil will be $81/barrel in 2024, which was previously expected to be $81/barrel. It is estimated that the price of Brent crude oil will be $74/barrel in 2025, compared with $76/barrel previously. It is estimated that the US crude oil production will be 13.24 million barrels per day in 2024, compared with the previous forecast of 13.23 million barrels per day. It is estimated that the US crude oil production will be 13.53 million barrels per day in 2025, compared with the previous forecast of 13.53 million barrels per day.Billionaire Club, the total net assets of some members of Trump's "new team" exceed 382.2 billion US dollars, and the second administration of President-elect Trump of the United States will soon become the richest government in American history. According to media statistics, at least 11 of the cabinets and officials nominated by Trump are either billionaires themselves or have billionaire spouses. So far, Trump's nominated billionaires include Tesla CEO Musk, technology entrepreneur Ramaswami, former professional wrestling tycoon Linda McMahon, and Wall Street executive Tonuk. North Dakota Governor Boulcourt, Money manager Doug Burgum, entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff and investment banker Warren Stephens. According to Forbes statistics, as of December 10th, the total net assets of billionaire officials nominated by Trump reached at least $382.2 billion, equivalent to the gross domestic product (GDP) of more than 172 countries and regions. (CBN)The European STOXX 600 index initially closed down 0.48% at 518.73 points. The euro zone STOXX 50 index initially closed down 0.67% to 4951.85 points. The FTSE Pan-European Excellent 300 Index initially closed down 0.50% at 2059.80.

The price of basic load electricity delivered in Germany the next day rose by 30.6% to 320 Euro/MWh, the highest level since mid-December 2022.Bank of Japan officials believe that there is little risk that the depreciation of the yen will push up inflationary pressure at this stage.White House: The United States is in close contact with Turkish and Syrian democratic forces on the issue of Mambiji. At present, there is no discussion about changing the policy of the Sharm el-Liberation Organization, but we are observing their actions.

The Turkish President discussed the situation in Syria by telephone with the Italian Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission. On December 10th, local time, the Information Bureau of the Turkish Presidential Office announced that President Erdogan had telephoned Italian Prime Minister meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the same day to discuss the current situation in Syria. In a telephone conversation with meloni, Erdogan once again stressed the importance of safeguarding Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity and social stability, and said that the Israeli aggression against Syria this time will not help Syria's stability. In addition, Erdogan pointed out that terrorists in Syria must be eliminated. In a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Erdogan said that Turkey will continue to provide strong support to the Syrian people in the future to eliminate terrorists in Syria, ensure their unity and protect their territorial integrity.In the first 11 months, the average yield of 3,255 private securities products reached 17.3%. According to the latest data of Shenzhen Qianhai Paipai Net Fund Sales Co., Ltd., in the first 11 months of this year, the average yield of 3,255 private securities products with performance display was 17.31%, of which 2,880 products achieved positive returns, accounting for 88.48%. Bao Xiaohui, chairman of Shanghai Changli Asset Management Co., Ltd. said that the average return rate of multi-asset and stock long strategy in the first 11 months of this year was better. On the one hand, it was the opportunity brought by the bottoming out of the A-share market, especially the logic of bottoming out at the beginning of the year; On the other hand, the fundamentals of all sectors are favorable, the effect of "combination boxing" of superimposed fiscal policy is remarkable, and the market liquidity and confidence are improved. These are the main reasons for the better performance of securities private placement related strategies. (Securities Daily)CEO of Goldman Sachs: Investment banking activities may reach or exceed the 10-year average in 2025.