24小时环球政经要闻全览 | 12月15日

Market Overview - Major U.S. indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down by 245.96 points (-0.51%) to 48,458.05, and the Nasdaq down by 398.69 points (-1.69%) to 23,195.17 [2] - European indices also fell, with the European Stoxx 50 down by 33.25 points (-0.58%) to 5,720.71, and the German DAX down by 108.12 points (-0.45%) to 24,186.49 [2] - In contrast, Asian markets showed positive performance, with the Hang Seng Index up by 446.28 points (1.75%) to 25,976.79 and the Shanghai Composite Index up by 16.03 points (0.41%) to 3,889.35 [2] U.S.-Ukraine Talks - U.S. Special Envoy Whitaker announced significant progress in U.S.-Ukraine talks held in Berlin, focusing on peace plans and economic agendas [3] - Key topics included territorial issues, security guarantees, and the frozen assets of the Russian central bank held by the EU [3] Federal Reserve Leadership - Hassett, a candidate for the Federal Reserve chair, stated he would consider Trump's policy opinions but emphasized the independence of the Fed's rate decisions [4] - He clarified that the President's opinions would not carry equal weight in policy-making and that decisions would be based on data [4] Belarus Sanctions - U.S. Special Envoy Cole announced the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilizer following discussions with President Lukashenko [5] - Potash is a critical component of fertilizers, and the announcement did not specify any conditions for Belarus's concessions [5] Ukrainian Elections - President Zelensky informed Ukrainian parliament members to prepare for potential upcoming elections, emphasizing readiness for any changes [6] - He mentioned receiving signals from the U.S. regarding the presidential elections but refrained from commenting on their implications [6] Australian Terror Attack - The Australian police classified a shooting incident in Bondi Beach as a terrorist attack, resulting in 12 fatalities [7] - Investigations are ongoing, including the handling of suspected explosives at the scene [7] South Korean Currency Concerns - The South Korean won fell to an eight-month low against the dollar, prompting the finance minister to convene an emergency meeting to discuss market responses [8] - The exchange rate reached 1,479.9 won per dollar, marking the lowest level since April 9 [8] Chilean Presidential Election - José Antonio Kast of the far-right Chilean Republican Party won the presidential election and is set to take office on March 11, 2026 [9] Nvidia's Chip Production - Nvidia is considering increasing the production of its H200 AI chips due to strong demand from Chinese customers [10] - The company is evaluating its capacity to meet the rising orders but has not yet confirmed any production increases [10] SpaceX IPO Preparations - SpaceX has initiated a selection process for investment banks to advise on a potential IPO, with several firms expected to submit proposals [11] - The CFO indicated that if market conditions are favorable, the IPO could raise significant funds, although the timing remains uncertain [12] Tesla Sales Decline - Tesla's U.S. sales in November fell to approximately 39,800 vehicles, a nearly 23% year-over-year decline, marking the lowest monthly sales in four years [13] - The drop is attributed to the expiration of federal tax credits for electric vehicles, leading consumers to consider other options [13] OpenAI's Equity Policy Change - OpenAI announced the cancellation of its six-month equity vesting policy for new employees, aiming to encourage innovation without the fear of job loss [14] - This change follows a previous reduction of the vesting period from 12 months to six months earlier this year [14] Nasdaq 100 Index Adjustments - The Nasdaq announced the inclusion of six new companies in its 100 Index, effective December 22, 2025 [15] - The newly added companies are Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Ferrovial, Insmed, Monolithic Power Systems, Seagate, and Western Digital [15]