The US Department of Commerce has finalized a chip subsidy of more than $6.1 billion to Micron Technology. The White House said in a statement on Tuesday that the US Department of Commerce has finalized a plan to provide more than $6.1 billion in subsidies to Micron Technology, a memory chip manufacturer.The pace of interest rate cuts may be inconsistent. The pound rose to the highest level against the euro since 2022, and the pound rose to the highest level against the euro in more than two and a half years. British government bonds fell because the market expected that the Bank of England would cut interest rates less than Europe. On Tuesday, the pound rose 0.3% against the euro to 82.50p, the first time since April 2022. British government bonds fell across the board, and the 10-year yield rose to 4.33%, the highest since November 28. Traders expect the Bank of England to stay put at its last policy meeting this year next week and maintain a cautious stance on subsequent interest rate cuts. The country's growth remains strong, while inflation in some areas remains high. At the same time, it is widely believed that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday to support the economy. "The 0.8200 mark is imminent," said Brad Bechtel, global foreign exchange director of Jefferies. "It is clear that the Bank of England will still lag far behind the European Central Bank in the pace and extent of interest rate cuts.Citigroup: Brazil is unlikely to cut interest rates next year.
After the decline in the second quarter, the labor cost in the third quarter of the United States was revised downwards. After the decline in the previous three months, the increase in labor cost in the third quarter of the United States was lower than the initial value, further proving that the job market is no longer a source of inflationary pressure. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday, the unit labor cost increased at an annualized rate of 0.8% from July to September, and decreased by 1.1% after revision in the previous quarter. The initial value of labor costs showed an increase of 1.9% in the third quarter. The adjustment of these two cycles reflects the downward adjustment of hourly salary. During the period from July to September, the annual rate of productivity increased by 2.2%, which was not revised, compared with 2.1% in the previous quarter.Council of the European Union: Poland will hold the rotating presidency of the Council from January to the end of June 2025.Market news: Egypt calls for a comprehensive political process in Syria.
Citigroup's chief financial officer said that investment banking fees may increase by 25% to 30% year-on-year. Income guidance is maintained at the high end of the range of $80 billion to $81 billion.Hershey: After Michael Del Bozo leaves, CEO Michelle Barker will temporarily take over the American candy business. A successor will be sought from internal and external candidates.The death toll from the explosion of a fuel depot in central Italy has risen to five. The reporter learned on the 10th local time that the body of the last missing person in the explosion of a fuel depot in the suburb of Florence in central Italy on the 9th has been found. Up to now, the explosion has caused 5 deaths and 26 injuries, of which 2 were seriously injured. (CCTV News)