国际金融市场早知道：12月23日

Group 1: Federal Reserve and Economic Outlook - President Trump plans to nominate the next Federal Reserve Chair in the first week of January 2026, with current Chair Powell's term ending in May 2026. Trump emphasizes the need for a successor who supports "growth-friendly" monetary policy to promote economic expansion [1] - Treasury Secretary Becerra states that inflation is steadily approaching the Fed's 2% target, predicting that 2026 will see simultaneous improvement in economic growth and price stability. He notes that government efficiency improvements will further optimize the overall economic situation [1] - Fed Governor Milan warns that pausing interest rate cuts in 2026 could increase the risk of recession. He emphasizes that rising unemployment should prompt policymakers to maintain an accommodative stance [1] - Cleveland Fed President Harmack suggests that after three consecutive rate cuts, interest rate policy should remain stable in the coming months, arguing that the primary risk remains stubborn inflation rather than a weak job market [1] Group 2: EU Sanctions and Currency Intervention - The EU has decided to extend comprehensive economic sanctions against Russia for six months, effective until July 31, 2026, covering key areas such as trade, finance, energy, technology, and transportation. The EU is also implementing special measures to combat sanction evasion [2] - Japan's Finance Minister Katayama asserts that Japan retains the discretion to take decisive action in response to significant currency fluctuations that deviate from economic fundamentals, emphasizing the potential for "bold intervention" if necessary [2] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.47% to 48,362.68 points, the S&P 500 increased by 0.64% to 6,878.49 points, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.52% to 23,428.83 points [3] - COMEX gold futures increased by 2.13% to $4,480.60 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures rose by 2.37% to $69.09 per ounce [4] - Crude oil prices saw an increase, with the main US oil contract rising by 2.53% to $57.95 per barrel and Brent crude rising by 2.45% to $61.52 per barrel [5] - US Treasury yields increased across various maturities, with the 2-year yield rising by 2.96 basis points to 3.507%, and the 10-year yield increasing by 2.74 basis points to 4.165% [5] - The US dollar index fell by 0.46% to 98.26, while the euro and British pound appreciated against the dollar [5]