1. November CPI in the U.S. rises as expected, Fed likely to slow down rate cuts: November CPI data showed that inflation remains a concern for Fed policymakers and American households.
2. Russia could be cut off from important revenue: The U.S. is about to implement new sanctions targeting Moscow's oil, with buyers also caught in the crossfire.
3. World gold continues to rise to over 2,750 USD after U.S. inflation data: Gold prices increased on Wednesday (12/11), after inflation figures met forecasts, boosting the likelihood that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates.
4. Oil prices surge after the EU agrees on additional sanctions against Russia's oil sector: Oil prices surged on Wednesday (12/11), after the European Union (EU) unanimously agreed on additional sanctions threatening Russia's oil supply.
5. U.S. expected to block mega steel merger: President Joe Biden plans to block the sale of United States Steel Corp. to Nippon Steel Corp. valued at 14.1 billion USD, citing national security reasons.
6. Futures gold surpasses 2,700 USD awaiting U.S. inflation data: Gold prices reached a two-week high on Tuesday (12/10), supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations for a Fed rate cut.
7. Oil stabilizes as Syria concerns ease: Oil prices remained nearly unchanged on Tuesday (12/10), as concerns about Syria eased, while the market found support from China's economic stimulus measures.
8. World gold surged to a two-week high: Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Monday (12/09), increasing by more than 1% as the People's Bank of China continued to buy this precious metal.
9. Oil rises over 1% as China moves towards monetary policy easing: Oil prices increased by more than 1% on Monday (12/09), as leading crude oil importer China signaled its first move towards easing monetary policy.
10. Increased geopolitical volatility affects financial markets: The overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, criminal allegations against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and political chaos in France are factors causing volatility in global financial markets.
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