The presidents of Russia and Uzbekistan talked on the phone to discuss the regional situation. According to the news released by the Kremlin in Russia on December 11th, Russian President Vladimir Putin talked with Uzbek President Mirziyoev, and the two sides exchanged views on the Ukrainian issue, the situation in Syria and bilateral relations between the two countries. (CCTV News)The yield of Italian 10-year government bonds fell to the lowest level since mid-August 2022, at 3.162%.Vanguard went against tradition and suggested the strategy of "six shares of debt and four shares" to deal with policy risks. In view of the high interest rate and stock valuation, Vanguard Group suggested that investors establish defensive positions in the new year and increase their investment in bonds instead of stocks. The company's 2025 outlook lists the asset allocation model built by economists and portfolio teams, which allocates 62% of the funds to fixed-income securities and the remaining 38% to stocks. In contrast, the ratio of stocks to bonds in the traditional portfolio is 60% to 40%. Although the US economy is still strong, the stock market valuation is close to historical highs, which makes stocks more vulnerable to potential policy risks after Trump takes office. At the same time, interest rates may remain higher than those in the 2010 s, thus providing investors with stable income and more protection in the case of risk aversion.
Toronto stock index GSPTSE rose 0.21% to 25,558.81.The US EIA crude oil inventory decreased by 1.425 million barrels last week, and the US EIA crude oil inventory decreased by 1.425 million barrels last week, which is expected to decrease by 901,000 barrels and the previous value decreased by 5.073 million barrels. Last week, the US EIA crude oil inventories in Cushing, Oklahoma decreased by 1.298 million barrels, and the previous value increased by 50,000 barrels.MicroStrategy rose more than 5%, and Bitcoin strengthened again today, rising nearly 4% to nearly $100,000.
Macy's opened down 11%, the biggest drop since August 21st. On the news, the company lowered its profit forecast.The Nasdaq rose to 1%, while the S&P 500 index rose 0.58% and the Dow rose 0.1%.The United States conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam for the first time. The US Missile Defense Agency issued a statement on the 10th, saying that the United States conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam in the western Pacific for the first time, and launched a "Standard -3 Block 2A" missile with Aegis anti-missile system equipped with new radar and vertical launcher, and intercepted an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile near the coast of Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. Experts say that by strengthening its military presence in the western Pacific, the United States is trying to bury the hidden danger of an arms race in the region, which will really affect the people of the whole region. (CCTV International News)
Strategy guide 12-14
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Strategy guide
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