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Market News: The U.S. Court of Appeal rejected the diversified disclosure rules of Nasdaq's board of directors.Promoting Peace and Cooperation Ethiopia and Somalia signed the Ankara Declaration. On December 11th, local time, under the mediation of Turkish President Erdogan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi and Somali President Mahmoud signed the Ankara Declaration in Ankara, Turkey, announcing that they would promote peace and cooperation.The pumped storage capacity of State Grid in operation exceeds 40 million kilowatts. Today (12th), with the full commissioning of Zhen 'an Pumped Storage Power Station in Shaanxi Province, the installed capacity of pumped storage in operation of State Grid Corporation exceeded 40 million kilowatts, accounting for about 70% of the pumped storage power stations in operation in China. After 15 days of trial operation, Unit 4 of Shaanxi Zhen 'an Pumped Storage Power Station was successfully put into operation today, marking the full commissioning of the pumped storage power station.

Small Vegetable Garden International Hong Kong IPO seeks to raise HK$ 860 million. According to the announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Small Vegetable Garden International issues 101 million shares at a price of HK$ 850 per share. According to calculation, the company will raise HK$ 860 million, and the stock is expected to be listed on December 20th, with Huatai International and UBS as co-sponsors.The Jehad delegation will discuss the exchange of detainees with Israel. On the night of 11th local time, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (Jehad) said that the delegation including its Secretary-General Zeyad Nahara had arrived in Cairo. The delegation will discuss the latest progress of the agreement on the exchange of detainees with Israel and the ways to provide assistance to the Gaza Strip.The Swiss National Bank sharply cut interest rates by 50 basis points, and the Swiss National Bank lowered the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 0.50%, which is the fourth consecutive interest rate cut. The market generally expects to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.

Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed five people. On the 11th, Lebanese health authorities said that Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon that day had caused five deaths. On the same day, the Lebanese military issued a statement saying that a fierce exchange of fire was observed between the Israeli army and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon near the temporary border between Lebanon and Israel. In this regard, the Israeli army and Hezbollah have not responded for the time being.US$ 895 billion The US House of Representatives passed the national defense policy bill for fiscal year 2025. On December 11, local time, the US House of Representatives passed the national defense policy bill of US$ 895 billion with 281 votes in favor and 140 votes against, authorizing the Ministry of National Defense to provide funds for fiscal year 2025. It is reported that the bill has now been sent to the Senate.The Iraqi Foreign Minister talked with the French Foreign Minister to discuss the situation in Syria and combat extremism. On December 11th, local time, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein talked with French Foreign Minister Barrow. During the call, the two sides agreed that the extremist organization "Islamic State" should be prevented from rebuilding its power. At the same time, the two countries should continue to carry out joint anti-terrorism operations in Syria and Iraq and continue to maintain cooperation in strengthening regional security and stability. The two foreign ministers discussed the security, military and political situation in Syria, and discussed the impact of the Syrian situation on Iraq and the region. The two sides stressed the need to promote the comprehensive political settlement of the Syrian issue led by the United Nations, ensure the full participation of all ethnic groups in Syria and safeguard their rights. The two sides agreed that in addition to communication with relevant countries and Syria's neighbors (including Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and other Arab countries), Iraq and France should also continue bilateral coordination.