Group 1 - Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapon depots and rocket launchers, claiming their presence violated agreements between Israel and Lebanon [3] Group 2 - NATO defense ministers from 32 member countries confirmed support for Ukraine during a video conference, emphasizing the priority of achieving a just and lasting peace [5] - The European Union is considering establishing a treaty equivalent to NATO's Article 5 for Ukraine, which would ensure collective defense in case of an attack on any member [5] Group 3 - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 4.25% to 4.5%, citing economic uncertainty and a slight increase in inflation [7] - Some Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns about the labor market and advocated for a 25 basis point rate cut to prevent further weakening [7] Group 4 - The American Soybean Association urged the U.S. government to reach an agreement with China to alleviate financial pressures on soybean farmers, highlighting a significant drop in soybean prices and rising production costs [9] - Prior to 2018, 28% of U.S. soybeans were exported to China, which accounted for 60% of total soybean exports during that period [9] - For the 2023-2024 marketing year, U.S. soybean exports to China are projected to be nearly 25 million tons, significantly higher than the 4.9 million tons exported to the European Union [9] Group 5 - The State Administration for Market Regulation released a draft guideline for antitrust measures in the public utility sector, addressing issues of market dominance and unfair practices [11][12] - The guideline aims to clarify the principles of antitrust enforcement in public utilities, which include water, electricity, gas, and waste management, and to provide clearer compliance guidance for operators [13]
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Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-08-21 00:20