Report: Argentina's oil production is expected to rank among the top three in South America, and Argentina's oil production is expected to surpass Colombia, thus becoming the third largest oil producer in South America (after Brazil and Venezuela). Supported by the mercantilist policy of President Millay's government and other factors, the mining activities in Vaca Muerta shale oil producing area in Argentina have been accelerated. According to the us energy information administration (EIA), shale oil accounts for about 60% of Argentine oil production, and the overall oil production is expected to hit a new high in recent more than 20 years. On the other hand, the green energy plan has caused Colombia's oil production to continue to decline.The bets on the Fed's interest rate cuts have increased substantially, driven by Morgan Stanley's blessing. With Morgan Stanley's blessing, the scale of bets on the Fed's interest rate cuts in December and January has increased significantly. The number of January and February contracts held by traders soared on Friday. Morgan Stanley strategists suggested buying the February contract in a report. "We believe that investors should prepare for the increase in the implied probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the FOMC meeting on January 29th," the strategist led by Matthew Hornbach said in a report. Suggested methods for this layout include buying February federal funds contracts and receiving overnight index swap rates corresponding to the January meeting, they wrote.The EU called on all parties concerned in Syria to ensure an orderly, peaceful and inclusive transition. On the 9th local time, the EU issued a statement on the situation in Syria, saying that all parties concerned should avoid further violent incidents. The EU stated that it is more necessary than ever for all stakeholders to have an inclusive and Syrian-led dialogue on key issues to ensure an orderly, peaceful and inclusive transition. The EU urges all parties concerned to ensure that Syrian civilians are protected and abide by international law, and to ensure the safety of foreign citizens in Syria and diplomatic missions in Damascus. (CCTV)
FSM rose by about 11%, leading the gold and silver mining stocks. The changes in the Syrian situation brought safe-haven demand. Gold and silver mining stocks rose across the board, Fortuna Mining rose by about 11%, Hekla Mining rose by about 10.3%, Cordailun Mining rose by over 8.9%, Pan American Silver rose by about 8.6%, harmony Gold rose by over 8.1%, Jintian Company rose by about 5.5%, gold mining stock ETF rose by over 5.2%, and B2gold.The random shooting incident in Damascus, the capital of Syria, has killed 28 people. It was learned on the 9th local time that the random shooting incident in Damascus, the capital of Syria, the previous day had killed 28 people. (CCTV)Market information: While assessing the current situation, the British government suspended its decision on Syrian asylum application.
LME copper futures closed up $110 to $9,232/ton. LME aluminum closed down 0.16 USD to 2,588 USD/ton. LME zinc futures closed up $54 to $3,126/ton. LME lead closed down $4 to $2,068/ton. LME nickel futures closed down $51 to $15,996/ton. LME tin closed up $767 to $29,918/ton. LME cobalt was flat at $24,300/ton.Reeves, British Chancellor of the Exchequer: Negotiations on resetting relations with the EU will be launched in 2025.According to the Austrian news agency, Austria will not object to Romania and Bulgaria becoming full members of the Schengen Free Travel Zone at the meeting of EU interior ministers on Thursday.