White House: We hope that Austin Otis, an American kidnapped in Syria, is still alive. We are talking with the Turkish side and other parties to get more information.Jon Finer, US Deputy National Security Adviser: (When asked about the prospect of the Gaza peace agreement before Biden's term ends) After the cease-fire of Hezbollah, this matter has gained new vitality. Biden wants to end the Gaza war and return the hostages to their homes. We will send officials to the Middle East in the next few weeks. The talks will focus on how to take the hostages home. This is the goal of this government in the remaining weeks.Brent crude oil futures closed at $72.19 a barrel, up 0.07%.
OPEC lowered the growth rate of global crude oil demand for the fifth consecutive month. The OPEC monthly report shows that the growth rate of global crude oil demand in 2024 will be lowered from 1.82 million barrels per day to 1.61 million barrels per day. Reduce the growth rate of global crude oil demand in 2025 from 1.54 million barrels per day to 1.45 million barrels per day; For the fifth consecutive month, the growth forecast of global crude oil demand this year and next is lowered.Xiangming Intelligent: Shareholder Yang Jianfen completed the reduction of 1% of the shares, and Xiangming Intelligent (301226.SZ) announced that the shareholder Yang Jianfen reduced the company's shares by 1.088 million shares from November 29, 2024 to December 10, 2024, accounting for 1% of the total share capital. This reduction plan has been completed.Market information: US federal judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.
EIA: The net import of crude oil in the United States will drop by 20% in 2025. The us energy information administration (EIA) said on Tuesday that it is expected that the net import of crude oil in the United States will drop by 20% to 1.9 million barrels per day next year, which will be the lowest level since 1971, suggesting that the output of the United States will increase and the demand of refineries will decrease. EIA said in its Short-term Energy Outlook in December that the US oil production is expected to increase from 13.24 million barrels per day in 2024 to 13.52 million barrels per day in 2025. EIA also said that the crude oil processing capacity of refineries will be 16 million barrels per day in 2025, a decrease of 200,000 barrels per day compared with 2024. EIA now predicts that the average spot price of Brent crude oil in 2025 will be $73.58 per barrel, which is lower than the previous forecast of $76.06 per barrel. The average spot price of crude oil in the United States is $69.12 per barrel, which is lower than the last forecast of $71.60 per barrel.Trying to postpone the testimony failed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again appeared in court on the corruption case involved. The reporter at the reception desk was informed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to the Israeli court on the afternoon of the 11th local time to testify in court on the corruption case involved. This is the second consecutive day that he appeared in court. According to local media reports, in recent months, Netanyahu has repeatedly tried to postpone his testimony for various reasons. Netanyahu went to an Israeli court on the morning of the 10th local time to testify in the corruption case. For security reasons, the hearing was arranged in an underground hall of the Jaffa District Court in Tel Aviv. (CCTV News)The State Council, USA: We continue to make it clear in our dialogue with local entities, including Syria, that finding journalist Austin Tess is a priority. (When asked about Israel's attack on Syria) I don't want to see any actions that make the Syrian-led process more difficult.