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Informed sources said that the United States is about to assume the rotating presidency of the G20 and plans to reduce the number of finance minister-level meetings. This move is obviously to streamline this multilateral cooperation mechanism.

The 20-year Japanese government bond yield fell 0.5 basis points to 2.92%.

South Korea's Presidential Office: South Korea will discuss with the United States to gain momentum for South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines.

Japan's preliminary composite PMI value in December was 51.5, compared with the previous value of 52.

Japan's preliminary manufacturing PMI value in December was 49.7, compared with the previous value of 48.7.

Japan's preliminary service PMI value in December was 52.5, compared with the previous value of 53.2.

Documents show: US President Trump is claiming $5 billion from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Documents show: U.S. President Trump sued the BBC for defamation over clips of his speech on the "January 6th Incident".

Market news: New Zealand is now expected to return to a budget surplus in 2030, with a budget deficit expected to account for 3.0% of GDP in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The country’s net debt is expected to peak in 2028, accounting for 46.9% of GDP.

According to the Financial Times: The United States has suspended its technology agreement with the United Kingdom.

According to the Washington Post: Senior Pentagon officials are preparing a plan to downgrade several major U.S. military commands and change the balance of power among its top generals, people familiar with the matter said. This is a major consolidation sought by Defense Secretary Hegseth.

Pemex: According to the 2025-2035 strategic plan, oil and natural gas production will remain at 1.8 million barrels per day.

Australia's Westpac/Melbourne consumer confidence index in December was 94.5, from the previous value of 103.8.

Australia's Westpac/Melbourne consumer confidence index in December was -9% on a monthly basis, compared with the previous value of 12.80%.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 27.70 points, or 0.32%, on December 16 (Tuesday) to 8662.7 points.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Negotiators from Ukraine and the United States may meet in the United States this weekend.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine and the United States support the Christmas ceasefire initiative proposed by German Chancellor Mertz.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: If Russia rejects the peace plan, Ukraine will seek more weapons from the United States.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: If the conflict continues, Ukraine will rely on 45 billion euros per year for defense support. If hostilities cease, funds will be used for reconstruction.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine will not recognize Donbas as belonging to Russia, either legally or de facto.