Russia lowered the tax rate of fertilizer export until the end of 2024.When Trump came to power, ESG investors were disheartened. UBS Wealth Management believed that the concerns were exaggerated. UBS Global Wealth Management Department said that Trump's return to the White House was unlikely to weaken the reasons for ESG investment. Strategists including Amantia Muhedini said in customer reports that although traditional ESG stocks such as solar energy and wind energy were suddenly sold off after Trump won the election on November 5, the long-term demand for continuous investment in areas from renewable infrastructure to electrification will remain strong. "Aside from politics and geopolitics, the economic prospects of renewable energy, electrification and infrastructure are still attractive, and long-term demand is visible ... The fear of Trump's re-election may be exaggerated, and we have seen the value of specific market segments."The UN Secretary-General called for a peaceful settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Syrian issue. On the evening of December 11th, local time, UN Secretary-General Guterres, who was visiting South Africa, made the latest statement on the Palestinian-Israeli issue and the Syrian issue, calling on the international community to take action to resolve regional conflicts and promote peace and stability. At the joint press conference with the South African Foreign Minister, regarding the Syrian issue, UN Secretary-General Guterres reiterated the need to safeguard Syria's territorial integrity and sovereignty and called on all parties to promote an inclusive political process. He said: "The Syrian conflict has lasted for many years, and now it is a critical moment for the international community to take collective action to achieve peace." He stressed that the Syrian people need an inclusive political dialogue to ensure a peaceful transition, and called on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to protect civilians and key infrastructure. When talking about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Guterres expressed serious concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza and condemned the actions that aggravated the conflict. He pointed out: "The Golan Heights is under illegal occupation, which not only violates international law, but also further worsens the regional situation." Guterres called on Israel to stop its occupation, guarantee the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, and resolve disputes through peaceful means to avoid more civilian casualties. (CCTV)
A school in Germany was attacked by irritant gas, which injured 40 people. On December 11th, local time, a school in northern Munich, Germany was attacked by irritant gas, which injured 40 people, most of whom were students. About a dozen children and teenagers with eyes and respiratory tract irritation were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police are currently looking for the perpetrators. (CCTV)Lebanese military: After the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the Lebanese army will be stationed in five locations in southern Lebanon. On the 11th, local time, the Lebanese military issued a statement saying that as the first phase of army deployment, the Lebanese army, in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, will be stationed in five locations around Shyam town in southern Lebanon after the withdrawal of Israeli troops. According to the statement, this is an initiative made after discussion by the Supervisory Committee, and the deployment will be completed in the next stage. At the same time, as part of the operation, the military will conduct an investigation to remove unexploded ordnance. The Lebanese army urged people to avoid the area and follow military instructions until the operation was completed. (CCTV)Spanish Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the solution to the Middle East issue.
Mackler M, Governor of the Bank of Canada: It is expected that the boost of interest rate cuts to business investment will lag behind, and the Bank of Canada will consider further interest rate cuts in the future.Kuwait priced the oil sold to Asia in January at the parity level with Oman/Dubai.US Treasury Secretary Yellen: I hope that the next government will pay for extending the tax reduction policy.