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Group 1: Precious Metals Performance - Gold prices fell by 0.11% to $4157.61 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.07% to $53.3991 per ounce [1] - COMEX gold futures decreased by 0.28% to $4153.60 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures rose by 0.47% to $53.165 per ounce [1] - Platinum and palladium saw increases of 1.58% and 1.36%, respectively, with prices at $1614.24 and $1436.28 per ounce [1] Group 2: EU and US Relations - The European Union criticized the US for allegedly using coercive tactics to weaken technology regulations in the EU [2] - EU's digital rules are deemed unrelated to trade negotiations, emphasizing sovereignty [2] - The US Secretary of Commerce linked digital regulation adjustments to potential reductions in steel and aluminum tariffs [2] Group 3: US Federal Reserve Leadership - Kevin Hassett is reported as the leading candidate for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, trusted by President Trump [3] - If appointed, Hassett is expected to align with Trump's interest in lowering interest rates [3] - Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, and Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Powell's rate policies [3] Group 4: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Probabilities - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December is 86.9%, with a 13.1% chance of maintaining current rates [4] - By January, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut is 67.3%, while the chance of no change is 9.6% [4] Group 5: Russia and Venezuela Cooperation - Russia and Venezuela signed multiple cooperation agreements across ten sectors, including energy and agriculture [5] - Venezuelan officials emphasized their commitment to peace and cooperation despite external pressures [5][6] Group 6: Israeli Military Actions - The Israeli Defense Forces reported strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, citing violations of ceasefire agreements [7] - The airstrikes involved 18 missiles and resulted in multiple fires in the targeted areas [7] Group 7: Egg Market Trends - Domestic egg prices have recently fallen below 3 yuan per jin, but futures prices are showing signs of recovery [8] - Analysts attribute the rebound to improved expectations and stabilization in the spot market [8] - Egg inventory levels have shifted from increasing to decreasing, indicating potential market tightening [9] Group 8: Egg Supply and Demand Dynamics - Current egg supply remains relatively high, with demand steady but in a seasonal lull [10] - The number of laying hens decreased slightly in October, suggesting a potential shift in supply dynamics [10] - The market is closely monitoring the pace of hen culling, which could impact future supply levels [11]