U.S. natural gas futures extended their decline, falling 5% on the day.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.09% in night trading at 16,408 points, a 34-point premium.

The U.S. government budget in November was -$314 billion, compared with the expected -$301.05 billion, and the previous value was -$67 billion.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Israel begins pouring seawater into Hamas tunnels.

US Department of Defense Spokesperson: The Houthi armed forces’ actions are destabilizing and blatantly illegal. The Houthi armed forces’ attacks are an international problem that requires an international solution.

US Department of Defense Spokesperson: US Defense Secretary Austin will travel to the Middle East next week.

International Monetary Fund: Board of Directors completes first review of Sri Lanka aid package. Sri Lanka will receive US$337 million to support its economic policies and reforms.

Francois, the representative of the British right-wing conservatives: We cannot support the Rwanda bill. Although the decision lies in the hands of individual colleagues, we will not support this matter. We will work on submitting amendments. We reserve the right to vote against the Bill at a later stage if it is not amended.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $837.803 billion from 97 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield turned lower after the auction data was released, falling 1.2 basis points to 4.317%.

As of December 12, the 30-year Treasury bond auction in the United States - the winning interest rate allocation percentage was 93.57%, compared with the previous value of 17.97%.

The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond auction to December 12 - the bid multiple was 2.43, the previous value was 2.24.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Villeroy: The drop in inflation from 10.6% to 2.4% is impressive.

Australia, Canada and New Zealand jointly declare: Gaza ceasefire cannot be unilateral. Hamas must release all hostages and stop using Palestinian civilians as human shields.

Brazilian Stock Exchange: Discussions are underway with relevant authorities to extend trading hours in 2024.

The Central African Bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5%.

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook Report: Driven in part by OPEC+ production reduction measures, the average Brent crude oil spot price will rise from US$78 per barrel in December to US$84 per barrel in the first half of 2024.

According to Nikkei: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will replace Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasunari Nishimura.