Stock Market News·2025-12-10 11:38Group 1: ECB Economic Outlook - ECB President Christine Lagarde provided an optimistic assessment of the Eurozone economy, indicating that growth projections may be revised higher in December and that the economy is "quite close to potential" [2][9] - Lagarde emphasized the ECB's commitment to focusing on inflation while considering the broader economic context, with underlying inflation indicators aligning with the ECB's 2% medium-term target [3][9] Group 2: Support for Ukraine - Lagarde highlighted the geopolitical necessity of supporting Ukraine, stating it is the ECB's "duty to support Ukraine" and advocating for joint EU financing for defense, which she described as a "perfect case" for cooperation [4][9] Group 3: Deere & Company - Deere & Company is reportedly planning additional job cuts in 2026 due to intensified strain on US farmers caused by Donald Trump's tariffs, following thousands of layoffs in recent years [5][6][9] - The company is also shifting some production to Mexico as part of its response to the challenging environment in the agricultural sector [6][9] Group 4: CATL Bond Issuance - Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL is planning to issue bonds worth up to CNY10 billion, which could provide significant capital for the company in the global electric vehicle battery market [7][9]