国元香港晨报-20251211

Core Insights - The Federal Reserve's FOMC has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, indicating a shift in monetary policy [4] - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Defense Authorization Act, reflecting ongoing governmental activities [4] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised China's economic growth forecast for this year to 5%, suggesting a positive outlook for the Chinese economy [4] Economic Data - In November, the U.S. budget deficit reached $173 billion, highlighting fiscal challenges [4] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China rose by 0.7% year-on-year in November, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.2%, indicating mixed inflationary pressures [4] - In October, domestic smartphone shipments in China totaled 32.27 million units, marking an 8.7% year-on-year increase, reflecting growth in the technology sector [4] Market Performance - The Nasdaq index closed at 23,654.16, up by 0.33%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.05% to 48,057.75, indicating a positive trend in U.S. equity markets [6] - The Baltic Dry Index decreased by 5.09% to 2,557.00, suggesting a decline in shipping rates [6] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 25,540.78, up by 0.42%, indicating stability in the Hong Kong market [6]