Reuters survey: All 25 analysts expect the Colombian central bank to cut the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 9.25%.Italian Minister of Energy: If the conflict with Russia and Ukraine ends, we will not rule out importing natural gas from Russia in the future.American polls show that half of Americans lack confidence in Trump's ability to nominate qualified cabinet members. A recent poll by the Associated Press -NORC Public Affairs Research Center shows that half of Americans lack confidence in President-elect Trump's ability to nominate qualified people for the new cabinet or key administrative positions. According to the survey results, 55% of American respondents have "a little confidence" or "no confidence at all" in Trump's ability to select qualified candidates during his second term, and another 27% have "very confidence". The poll was conducted from December 5 to 9, and the respondents were 1251 American adults, with a margin of error of 3.7 percentage points.
Russia is negotiating with the new Syrian authorities to maintain its two military bases in Syria.Anteris Technologies Global Corp. (AVR)' s U.S. IPO opened flat on the first day, at $6. This medical equipment supplier aims to improve the quality of life of patients with aortic stenosis.Turkey said it would crack down on Kurdish armed forces in Syria. Turkish President Erdogan held talks with visiting US Secretary of State Blinken in Ankara on December 12. The two sides discussed the latest situation in Syria and bilateral relations. Erdogan said that Turkey would crack down on all "terrorist organizations" such as the PKK.
President of Georgia: I don't intend to leave the presidential palace after my term expires.Brazilian President Lula: He will return to work soon after a good recovery from surgery. Brazilian President Lula posted a video on social media for the first time after undergoing head surgery. Lula said that he has been able to walk around the hospital, and this week's surgery has recovered very well. Lula said that he would be "ready to go home soon and continue to work".The Russell 2000 index fell by 1% in the day.
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide
12-14