Group 1: Precious Metals Market - Gold prices decreased by 0.11% to $4157.61 per ounce, while silver prices increased by 0.07% to $53.3991 per ounce [1] - COMEX gold futures fell 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: U.S.-EU Relations - The EU criticized the U.S. for allegedly using coercive tactics to weaken technology regulations in Europe, emphasizing that digital rules are a matter of sovereignty [1] - U.S. Commerce Secretary linked the adjustment of EU tech regulations to the reduction of tariffs on steel and aluminum products [1][2] Group 3: U.S. Federal Reserve Leadership - Kevin Hassett is reported as the leading candidate for the next Federal Reserve Chair, indicating a potential alignment with President 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 the Fed's current rate policies [3] Group 4: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations - The probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December is at 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-Venezuela Cooperation - Russia and Venezuela signed multiple cooperation agreements across ten sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, and finance [6] - Both countries emphasized their commitment to peace, stability, and fair trade on the international stage [6] Group 6: Egg Market Analysis - Recent trends show a rebound in egg futures prices due to improved expectations and stabilization in spot prices, with the average price rising to 2.91 yuan per jin [8] - Egg inventory levels have shifted from increasing to decreasing, indicating a potential tightening in supply [9] - The current egg supply remains relatively high, but the market anticipates a decline in production as the year-end consumption peak approaches [10]