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General Administration of Customs: According to the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ship Tonnage Tax Law, the Maritime Agreement between the Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the Republic of Liberia and the relevant notice of the Ministry of Finance, from December 11, 2024 to December 10, 2029, the taxable ships of the Republic of Liberia will be subject to the preferential tax rate of ship tonnage tax.As interest rates fell for the third week in a row, the demand for mortgage refinancing in the United States surged, and the interest rate of mortgage in the United States fell again last week. Although the decline was not large, it was enough to stimulate existing homeowners to seek some savings. The seasonally adjusted index of American Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) shows that the total demand for mortgage loans has increased by 5.4%, which is behind the surge in refinancing. Housing loan refinancing applications surged 27% from the previous week and 42% higher than the same period last year. Joel Kan, an MBA economist, said, "Purchase applications are still relatively strong. In the past three months, except for one week, there has been a year-on-year increase. In addition to the low interest rate, house purchasing activities continue to be supported by continuous housing demand and inventory, which continue to grow gradually in many markets. "Goldman Sachs: "According to our basic forecast, the tanker freight will drop slightly in the next few years, but if the diversion of tankers in the Red Sea and Russia ends, the tanker freight will further drop by 30%."

The United States successfully conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam for the first time. The US Missile Defense Agency issued a statement on the 10th that the United States successfully conducted a ballistic missile interception test in Guam in the western Pacific for the first time. The statement said that in the test conducted that day, the United States launched a "Standard -3 Block 2A" missile using the Aegis anti-missile system equipped with a new AN/TPY-6 radar and vertical launcher, and intercepted an air-launched medium-range ballistic missile near the coast of Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency called this an "important step" to enhance Guam's defense, and its data will help to build a future defense system for Guam. (CCTV)The report shows that the current situation in the Arctic intensifies global warming. On December 10th, local time, according to the latest report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Arctic region is experiencing significant climate change, and its warming rate is two to four times that of the global average. 2024 was recorded as the second hottest year in the Arctic history, and the melting of permafrost transformed the region from a "carbon sink" to a "carbon source", releasing a lot of methane and carbon dioxide, further aggravating global warming. The report pointed out that the ecosystem and natural environment in the Arctic region are undergoing profound changes, with the continuous reduction of snow and sea ice, the intensification of tundra greening, and the significant increase in the number and scale of wildfires. (CCTV)Market information: US federal judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.

JPMorgan Chase's guidance on adjusting net interest income is now expected to exceed analysts' expectations. JPMorgan Chase changed the previous statement that analysts were too optimistic, saying that the bank now expects net interest income to exceed expectations next year. Marianne Lake, head of consumer and community banking in JPMorgan Chase, said at a financial services conference hosted by Goldman Sachs Group on Tuesday that this key income may be about $2 billion higher than the current estimate.The State Council, USA: Sham Liberation Organization's remarks are appropriate, but we will judge according to its actions.US Treasury Secretary Yellen: I also expressed my concern about fiscal responsibility. We need to cut the deficit. I hope that Congress can try to pay for any extension of Trump's personal tax cuts passed in 2017.