Minister of Agriculture of Ukraine: Ukraine is willing and ready to supply food to Syria.Domestic futures opened mixed at night, with Shanghai Gold down 0.57%, Shanghai Silver down more than 1%, Shanghai Zinc up 0.68%, thread down 0.5%, coking coal down 0.6%, glass down 1.22% and crude oil up nearly 1%.The Bank of Italy said that the economy may only grow by 0.5% this year, and the Bank of Italy said in a statement on Friday that the gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by 0.5% in 2024. If seasonal and calendar effects are not taken into account, this figure will increase to 0.7%, but it is lower than the government's estimate of 1% in the budget. In addition, GDP growth is expected to be 0.8% in 2025 and 1.1% in 2026. It is estimated that the unified average inflation rate in the EU will be 1.1% in 2024, which is the same as the estimated value in October, 1.5% in 2025 and 1.6% in 2025.
In November, the real effective interest rate of the Russian ruble decreased by 1.6% from the previous month.Sources: Russia has suspended grain exports to Syria. Russian and Syrian sources said on Friday that Russia's wheat supply to Syria has been suspended due to the uncertainty of the new Syrian government and the delay in payment.Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, the largest increase since April 2024. Canada recorded a monthly wholesale sales rate of 1% in October, with an expected 0.5% and a previous value of 0.80%. Canada's annual wholesale sales rate in October was 1.7%, and the previous value was -0.4%. Canada's annual wholesale inventory rate in October was -1%, and the previous value was 0.7%. The monthly rate of wholesale inventory in Canada in October was 0.9%, and the previous value was 0.2%. The monthly inventory rate of manufacturing industry in Canada in October was 0.2%, and the previous value was -0.4%. The monthly rate of new manufacturing orders in Canada in October was -0.9%, and the previous value was 3.9%. The monthly rate of unfinished orders in Canada's manufacturing industry in October was -0.2%, and the previous value was 1.6%. Canada's capacity utilization rate in the third quarter was 79.3%, with an expected 78.9% and a previous value of 79.10%. Canada's manufacturing inventory shipment ratio in October was 1.69%, and the previous value was 1.74%.
Market news: Hungary and Bulgaria find solutions for Russian natural gas transportation.Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt (full text) and Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt 1. On December 13, 2024, Commissioner the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a strategic dialogue with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Abdul Atti. 2. The two sides exchanged in-depth and comprehensive views on China-Egypt relations and international and regional issues of common concern, and jointly reviewed the development achievements made by the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations, especially since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership 10 years ago. 3. The two sides stressed the need to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state at their two meetings in 2024, take the "China-Egypt Year of Partnership" as a new starting point, and push bilateral relations to a higher goal of building a community of destiny between China and Egypt facing the new era. The two sides appreciated the many diplomatic, economic, trade, investment, cultural and tourism activities held by the two countries this year to promote and develop bilateral relations in various fields. (Xinhua News Agency)The Chairman of the Sudan Sovereignty Committee and the Turkish President made a phone call focusing on the situation in Sudan. On December 13th, local time, Borhan, Chairman of the Sudan Sovereignty Committee and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, made a phone call with Turkish President Erdogan, focusing on the situation in Sudan. Erdogan said during the call that Turkey is willing to mediate between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates to resolve the contradictions between the two countries. Since the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan last year, Sudanese government officials have repeatedly accused the UAE government of supporting the Sudan Rapid Support Force, which has caused tension between the two countries. At the end of last year, the two countries expelled each other's diplomats. Erdogan also said that Turkey opposes foreign interference in Sudan's internal affairs and supports Sudan in safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity and restoring peace and stability. (CCTV News)