Argentina’s Minister of Economy: Argentina will pay the IMF on December 21 and “reformulate” the agreement.

TD Securities previews Bank of England interest rate decision: Weak inflation data coupled with signs of worsening household demand should keep the Monetary Policy Committee on hold again. The vote is likely to be 6-3, with three hawkish dissenters, and the tone is likely to remain almost unchanged from November.

The Thai baht rose 1.5% against the US dollar on the day.

The Philippine stock index rose 1% to 6321.14 points.

Deutsche Bank looks forward to the Bank of England interest rate decision: We expect the Bank of England to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% and be cautious about the outlook for inflation, and there will be no change in forward guidance.

The Bank of Japan will provide 100 billion yen to directly purchase corporate bonds.

The main coking coal contract fell by more than 2.00% during the day and is currently trading at 1907.00 yuan/ton.

Argentina’s Minister of Economy: Argentina’s CPI in December will be significantly higher than that in November.

Argentine Economy Minister: Argentina will gradually reduce subsidies in the next few years.

Argentina’s Minister of Economy: Argentina’s energy subsidy cuts will be implemented in February or March next year.

USD/JPY fell 0.52% on the day to 142.14.

South Korea’s 2024 stock market will open at 10 a.m. local time on January 2.

Market news: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin discussed Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip with Israeli Defense Minister Galante.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD rose 0.50% during the day and is now at 0.6694.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD rose 25 points in the short term and is now at 0.6686.

Spot palladium stood above $1,000 per ounce, up 0.90% on the day.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasumin Nishimura: Has submitted his resignation.

The South Korean won surged 1.9% against the U.S. dollar, its biggest gain in a month.