Core Perspective - The EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) aims to enhance the competitiveness of European manufacturers against non-EU companies with less stringent emissions regulations, with China being the first to threaten retaliation [1][4]. Group 1: Mechanism Overview - The CBAM was created to address the high costs associated with the EU's stringent emission-reduction standards, which have made European products like steel and cement less competitive compared to cheaper imports from countries like China [2][3]. - The mechanism imposes a price on carbon dioxide emissions from goods produced in exporting countries, establishing default emission values and benchmarks for specific products [6]. Group 2: Reactions from Major Exporters - China's Ministry of Commerce criticized the CBAM as "unfair" and "discriminatory," indicating that it would take necessary measures to counteract what it perceives as unfair trade restrictions [4]. - The CBAM is unpopular among major exporters to the EU, but it has been effective in encouraging countries to develop or expand their carbon pricing initiatives, marking a significant policy shift for the EU [5]. Group 3: Implications for Competitiveness - The implementation of the CBAM is intended to ensure that cheaper imported steel, cement, and electricity are not as competitively priced, thereby protecting European industries [3]. - China's existing carbon market, established in 2021, complicates the situation as it seeks to maintain its competitiveness in the face of the new EU regulations [5].

Core Insights - Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway but remains chairman and involved in major decisions [1] - Buffett's investing wisdom continues to be relevant, particularly his two-step test for stock evaluation [2][4] Investment Strategy - The first step in Buffett's test is to determine if earnings can be estimated for at least five years [5] - The second step involves checking if the stock's valuation is reasonable relative to the lower end of the projected earnings range [6] - Buffett emphasizes focusing on stocks within one's "circle of competence" to improve the accuracy of earnings projections [8] Market Analysis - As of early 2026, there are limited stocks that pass Buffett's test, with Berkshire holding a record-high cash stockpile [10] - AbbVie is highlighted as a strong candidate, having navigated its Humira patent cliff and expected to deliver robust earnings growth, with a current market cap of $405 billion and a dividend yield of 2.86% [11][12] - Nucor is another potential stock, benefiting from data center construction and infrastructure investments, with a low forward price-to-earnings ratio of 14.5 [11][12]

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025, after days of range-bound trading amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors.Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/ReutersAfter five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 545.52 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 85,220.60.During the day, it surged 762.09 points, or 0.90 per cent, to 85,437.17.The 50-share NSE Nifty soared 190.75 points, or 0.74 per cent, to end at 26,12 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shares of major steel companies in India experienced a significant increase, ranging from 2% to 4.5%, following the imposition of import tariffs on certain steel products by the Indian government to limit low-cost imports from China [1] Group 1: Market Reaction - Major steel companies in India saw their stock prices rise between 2% and 4.5% on Wednesday [1] - The increase in share prices occurred a day after the government announced new import tariffs [1] Group 2: Government Action - The Indian government has implemented import tariffs on specific steel products [1] - The primary objective of these tariffs is to curb the influx of inexpensive steel shipments from China [1]

Core Viewpoint - Nucor Corp (NYSE:NUE) is currently trading at $166.17, close to its one-year high of $168.04, indicating potential for further price increases based on historical patterns [1]. Group 1: Historical Performance - Over the past five years, NUE has traded within 2% of its 52-week high on four occasions while the Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) was in the 20th percentile or lower, a condition that is met again today with an SVI of 28%, in the 4th percentile of its annual range [2]. - Following similar setups, NUE has shown a 75% probability of being higher one month later, with an average gain of 7.1%. A similar increase from the current price would elevate shares to $177.96, marking the highest level since February 2024 [3]. Group 2: Support Levels - In the event of a short-term pullback, there is underlying support at the 30-day moving average, which could provide a safety net for the stock price [3].

Stock markets ended marginally lower on Tuesday amid thin year-end trading as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in global equities weighed on investors' sentiment.Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/ReutersFalling for the fifth consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent to settle at 84,675.08.During the day, hit a high of 84,806.99 and a low of 84,470.94, gyrating 336.05 points. Ending the day on a flat note, the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 3.25 points or 0.01 ...

Market Overview - Sentiment in Asian markets remains mixed as they brace for year-end, with focus on FOMC minutes and geopolitical developments in China, the Middle East, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] Stock Indices Performance - China's Shanghai Composite Index closed flat at 3,965.12, ending a nine-day winning streak, with a trading range of 3,947.42 to 3,979.99 [2] - The Shenzhen Component Index increased by 0.50 percent to close at 13,604.07, up from 13,537.10 [2] - Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 183 points or 0.36 percent to 50,343.50, with a trading range of 50,208.50 to 50,549.00 [2] - Korea's Kospi Index decreased by 6 points or 0.15 percent to 4,214.17, trading between 4,186.95 and 4,226.36 [4] - Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose by 219 points or 0.86 percent to 25,854.60, with a range of 25,930.22 to 25,611.23 [4] - Australia's S&P/ASX200 closed at 8,717.10, down 9 points or 0.10 percent, with a trading range of 8,706.60 to 8,751.90 [5] - New Zealand's NZX 50 gained 22 points or 0.16 percent to close at 13,548.13, trading between 13,518.17 and 13,569.85 [6] - Wall Street closed negatively, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.51 percent to 48,746.93 and the Nasdaq Composite down 0.50 percent to 23,474.35 [7] Company Performance - Fujitsu and Nidec Corp both rallied more than 2.2 percent [3] - Dainippon Screen Mfg Co, Murata Mfg Co, and Nitori Holdings Co gained over 1 percent [3] - Sumitomo Metal Mining led losses with a decline of 4.8 percent, followed by Rakuten, Japan Steel Works, Mitsubishi Materials Corp, and TOTO, all losing more than 2 percent [3] - Netwealth Group rebounded by 2.1 percent, while Temple & Webster Group, Mirvac Group, Santos, and Centuria Capital Group all rallied more than 1.5 percent [5] - Silex Systems and Liontown both plunged more than 4.7 percent, with Newmont Corp losing 4.1 percent and Catalyst Metals and Evolution Mining losing more than 3 percent [5] - Synlait Milk topped gains with a surge of 3.2 percent, while Pacific Edge, NZX, Scales, and Sanford all rallied more than 2 percent [6] - KMD Brands, Summerset Group, Serko, and Genesis Energy all declined by more than 1 percent [6]

□ 金刚沈雯佳 重点行业绿色低碳转型并非一蹴而就，在实践中仍面临不少现实难题，集中体现在"愿不愿意转"和"能 不能转"两个方面。一方面，部分企业转型动力不足，不愿意转。节能降碳改造通常涉及工艺升级、设 备更新，短期内只有合规收益，经济收益难以迅速体现。在"内卷式"竞争的背景下，一些企业更倾向于 维持既有生产模式，对转型持观望态度。同时，我国不同地区监管标准和执行力度存在显著差异，也给 了相关企业通过易地搬迁躲避治理的空间，进一步制约了转型积极性。另一方面，一些企业即便具备转 型意愿，也受到现实能力约束，面临不能转的问题。重点行业节能降碳改造资金需求大、技术门槛高， 往往需要大规模、长期性的持续投入，而融资渠道受限、资本成本偏高等因素，使部分企业陷入"想转 却转不了"的困境。 夯实金融支点，既要用好绿色信贷形成刚性约束，也要通过转型金融提供必要支撑，更要以数智技术提 升政策执行和资源配置的有效性。只有在约束与激励并重、压力与支持并行的框架下，才能形成推动重 点行业节能降碳改造的长效机制，为实现我国"双碳"目标、推动经济实现质的有效提升和量的合理增长 提供坚实保障。 (作者分别为南京大学商学院副教授；苏银理财有限 ...

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