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Market information: US federal judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.Us treasury secretary yellen: I told the finance minister candidate Bessent that the Ministry of finance has professional staff who can work on the principle of integrity and make reliable analysis.China promised to continue to contribute to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund. On December 10th, local time, Geng Shuang, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, attended the 2025 High-level Pledging Conference of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, saying that at present, geopolitical conflicts are constant, natural disasters are frequent, the global humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, and humanitarian needs are increasing. The important role of the Central Emergency Response Fund in providing rescue, saving lives and alleviating suffering has further increased. Geng Shuang said that China has always supported the United Nations to play a coordinating role in international humanitarian relief and the Central Emergency Response Fund to carry out its work. Since 2007, voluntary contributions have been made to the Fund every year. In 2024, donations have been completed, and contributions will continue to be made to the Fund in 2025. Geng Shuang said that China has provided long-term humanitarian assistance to countries in need through bilateral channels and in various forms, and will continue to uphold the concept of a community of human destiny, make joint efforts with the international community, and support countries and people in need to cope with the humanitarian crisis and get out of the humanitarian predicament. (CCTV)

New york gold futures rose about 1.3% and returned to $2,720. On Tuesday (December 10th) in late new york, spot gold rose 1.27% to $2,694.10 per ounce, which continued to fluctuate upward during the day, with a trading range of $2,658.05-2,695.62. Spot silver rose 0.20% to $31.9055 per ounce. COMEX gold futures rose 1.28% to $2,720.00 per ounce, with an intraday trading range of $2,680.70-$2,721.30. COMEX silver futures rose 0.62% to $32.6450 an ounce. COMEX copper futures rose 0.31% to $4.2710/lb.US Treasury Secretary Yellen: It is a pity that the deficit has not been reduced to a greater extent. The outgoing US Treasury Secretary Yellen said that after President-elect Trump nominated Besant as Treasury Secretary, she had a conversation with the successor. Yellen said on Tuesday (December 10) that she introduced the breadth of work and personnel strength of the department to Besant, an experienced hedge fund manager, in a phone call before Thanksgiving. In addition, Yellen also reiterated the warning of undermining the independence of the Federal Reserve and widely imposing tariffs. In addition, she also expressed regret over the financial situation. Yellen also expressed regret that she failed to make more progress in narrowing the fiscal deficit during her tenure. "I'm worried about financial sustainability, and it's a pity that we haven't made more progress," she said. "I think we need to reduce the deficit, especially now that we are in an environment of higher interest rates."Market information: US President Biden seeks to veto once and for all the merger of Nippon Steel (Nippon Steel) and American Steel Company (X).

Market information: US federal judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.Bank for International Settlements: The biggest threat to global stability is the debt carnival of governments. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said that the biggest threat to world economic stability is the government's borrowing habits, and the recent changes in market sentiment should be vigilant. Claudio Borio, a senior official of BIS, said in his quarterly report that priority should be given to repairing public finances before the panic of bond investors spreads. "The global financial outlook is still very worrying," said the retiring head of the BIS monetary and economic department. "The trajectory of government debt poses the most serious threat to macroeconomic and financial stability."According to the Korean Chosun Ilbo, a pro-Yin Xiyue official said that the president has made up his mind to face the constitutional hearing with impeachment, instead of resigning early.