Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.34% at 20,399.53 points. The French stock index closed up 0.38%, the Italian stock index closed up 0.49%, the bank index rose 0.34%, and the British stock index closed up 0.25%.Haitian police regained control of a city and imposed a local curfew. On December 11th, it was learned that the special forces of Haitian National Police, with the support of multinational security support mission, regained control of Artibonite xiaohe town. The local city Council announced that a curfew will be imposed on the city from 8 pm to 6 am the next day until further notice. (CCTV)Lead closed down more than 1%, nickel and tin closed up, and LME copper closed down $24 to $9,192/ton. LME aluminum closed down $8 to $2,601/ton. LME zinc futures closed down $10 to $3,126/ton. LME lead closed down $22 to $2,043/ton. LME nickel futures closed up $143 to $15,858/ton. LME tin closed up $181 to $29,957/ton. LME cobalt was flat at $24,300/ton.
Jon Gray, President of Blackstone Group: The US market and economy are in a "sweet spot" state.US Treasury Secretary Yellen: The oil market is well supplied and the price is relatively low. US Treasury Secretary Yellen said that the oil market is well supplied and the price is relatively low. Russia has invested a lot of money in its fleet to avoid the western oil price cap sanctions.Spanish Foreign Minister: I understand Israel's concern about Syria. Everyone must show restraint at this moment. Anything Israel does should take into account the possibility of splitting or destabilizing Syria, and Hezbollah must continue its ceasefire.
Standard & Poor's downgraded Intel's rating to BBB, and the outlook is stable.Mackler M, Governor of the Bank of Canada: (Regarding the potential tariff policy) We can't make policies based on what may happen. If the (US) tariffs are implemented as promised, it will cause serious damage to the Canadian economy.Neil Chapman, senior vice president of ExxonMobil, told analysts that the company's oil production increase will not lead to a decline in oil prices.