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Japanese manufacturers' confidence index turned negative to the central bank's forecast in December. A short-term survey in Reuters, Japan, found that Japanese manufacturers' business confidence deteriorated further in December due to concerns about US protectionist policies. The survey of 505 large Japanese non-financial enterprises showed that manufacturers' confidence index fell from 5 in November to -1 in December, which was the first time since last February, and the number of pessimists exceeded optimists for the first time in 10 months. The loss of business confidence may cast a shadow over the Bank of Japan's forecast. The Bank of Japan had previously predicted that a steady recovery driven by rising wages and consumption would help inflation reach the 2% target in a sustainable way and justify further interest rate hikes. Many manufacturing industries have reported that business confidence has declined. Among electronic machinery manufacturers, steel and non-ferrous metal manufacturers, pessimists far exceed optimists.Expert: Central enterprises will continue to recruit in A-shares. On the evening of December 9, Huada Jiutian, a domestic EDA leader, announced that China Electronic Information Industry Group Co., Ltd. will become the actual controller of the company. So far, the number of A-share listed companies "incorporated" by central enterprises reached 10 in 2024. The end of 2024 is an important node for central enterprises to optimize the layout of listed platforms. The Work Plan for Improving the Quality of Listed Companies Controlled by Central Enterprises previously issued by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council made it clear that the adjustment and revitalization of the listing platform should be basically completed by the end of 2024, and it is supported to revitalize through absorption and merger, asset restructuring and cross-market operation, or to withdraw through free transfer and equity transfer, so as to further focus on the main business and advantageous areas. Looking forward to the next layout rhythm of central enterprises in the capital market, many experts interviewed by reporters believe that the pace of "recruiting" of central enterprises in A shares will continue. In the coming period, the cases of central enterprises strengthening their main business through capital operation and giving play to their strategic support and industrial leading functions will be on the rise. (shanghai securities news)Oppenheimer: Raise the target price of opening customers from $980 to $1,075, and reiterate the rating of "outperforming the market".

Market information: Trump's nominee for finance minister, Bertrand Besson, said that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell can complete his remaining term.Thirteen people lost contact due to the road collapse in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. According to the website of the Emergency Management Department on December 11, the the State Council Work Safety Committee issued the Notice on Handling Major Production Safety Accidents on December 10. On December 4, 2024, a major road collapse accident occurred at the construction site of No.5 bid section of Shenjiang Railway in Hangcheng Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, which has caused 13 people to lose contact. According to the Measures for Handling Major Accidents, the the State Council Safety Committee decided to supervise the handling of this major accident. Guangdong Province should, in accordance with the Regulations on the Reporting, Investigation and Handling of Production Safety Accidents and other relevant laws, regulations and rules, promptly organize accident investigations, quickly identify the cause of accidents, and study and put forward handling opinions in strict accordance with the requirements of accident investigations. Before the accident is closed, the accident investigation report (not finalized) shall be submitted to the the State Council Safety Committee Office for examination and approval, and Guangdong Province shall be responsible for approving the case and announcing it to the public. After the case is closed, the accident investigation report and the implementation of the accident handling decision shall be reported to the the State Council Safety Committee Office for the record.Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI: Corporate customers will pay (at least) thousands of dollars for using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. In the end, it will be reasonable.

Xie Yunliang, macro chief analyst of Cinda Securities, said that historically, the establishment of a "moderately loose" policy orientation needs to meet two major conditions, namely, the domestic pressure to stabilize prices is high and the foreign Federal Reserve is in a loose cycle. At present, it is judged that both situations may exist next year.Argentine President Millai: Argentina's economy will grow in 2025 and inflation will decline.Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zacharova: The Russian Federation keeps in touch with all political forces in Syria. The Russian Federation is holding an operational headquarters meeting to discuss the security of Russians and Russian facilities in Syria.