Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: The Bank of Canada's interest rate cut of 50 basis points is a correct step towards reducing the cost of living for Canadians.Russia said it was attacked by six ATACMS missiles today, and said it would respond to today's ATACMS missile attack.Chilean National Mining Association: In 2025, Chile's copper production will be 5.4-5.6 million tons. The Chilean National Mining Association (Sonami) said on Wednesday that it is expected that Chile's copper production will be between 5.4-5.6 million tons in 2025. According to industry forecasts, Chilean miners also expect copper prices to be between $4.2 and $4.5 per pound next year. In September, the Chilean central bank predicted that the average copper price in 2025 would be $4.25 per pound, slightly lower than the previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.
Alaska Airlines Group shares rose 3.35% after at least three brokers raised their P/E ratios.Navigation warning Military training was conducted in some sea areas of the South China Sea, and the Qinglian Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning. From December 16 to 18, from 18: 00 to 20: 00 every day, military training was conducted in some sea areas of the South China Sea, and entry was prohibited. (Website of China Maritime Safety Administration)Yibin Paper: The asset-liability ratio of the acetate fiber company to be acquired is 88.31%. Yibin Paper announced the change, and the company plans to acquire 67% equity of Sichuan Pushi Cellulose Acetate Co., Ltd. held by the related party Yibin Pushi Group Co., Ltd.. As of July 31, 2024, according to the audited financial data, the total liabilities of Acetic Fiber Company were 971,116,800 yuan, and the asset-liability ratio was 88.31%. It is expected that there will be related capital outflows in the future. The transaction has yet to be reviewed and approved by the company's shareholders' meeting and procedures such as handling industrial and commercial change registration, and subsequent implementation is uncertain. Investors are requested to invest rationally and pay attention to risks.
Market news: Russia may use new medium-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine.Mackler, Governor of the Bank of Canada: The current policy focus is to keep inflation close to the target. Mackler, Governor of the Bank of Canada: Due to the sales tax holiday, the overall rate is expected to slow down to 1.5% in January. We will focus on core inflation indicators to help us evaluate CPI trends. It is expected that the inflation rate will drop at the end of the sales tax holiday. The current policy focus is to keep inflation close to the target. We hope to see economic growth accelerate to absorb unused capacity in the economy and keep the inflation rate at around 2%.Dow opened up 0.2%, S&P 500 rose 0.5%, Nasdaq rose 0.7%, Macy's fell 10.8%, and lowered its profit forecast for fiscal year. Walgreen fell 3.5%, or "sold herself" to private equity firm Sycamore. Broadcom rose 4.4% and cooperated with Apple to develop AI chips. The number of houses fell by 8.1%, and it is planned to raise $7 million through additional issuance.