As interest rates fell for the third week in a row, the demand for mortgage refinancing in the United States surged, and the interest rate of mortgage in the United States fell again last week. Although the decline was not large, it was enough to stimulate existing homeowners to seek some savings. The seasonally adjusted index of American Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) shows that the total demand for mortgage loans has increased by 5.4%, which is behind the surge in refinancing. Housing loan refinancing applications surged 27% from the previous week and 42% higher than the same period last year. Joel Kan, an MBA economist, said, "Purchase applications are still relatively strong. In the past three months, except for one week, there has been a year-on-year increase. In addition to the low interest rate, house purchasing activities continue to be supported by continuous housing demand and inventory, which continue to grow gradually in many markets. "A high-level Israeli delegation visited Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza. On the 10th local time, a high-level Israeli delegation was visiting Cairo, the Egyptian capital. This was conducted under the framework of Egyptian efforts to mediate the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. The delegation will hold consultations with the Egyptian side on the ceasefire in Gaza and support for aid materials to enter the Gaza Strip. (CCTV)Shanghai Digital Exchange participated in drafting the Declaration of ITU CxO Conference to promote the facilitation of global data cross-border flow. On December 11th, the reporter learned from Shanghai Data Exchange that the Institute was recently invited to attend the CxO Roundtable held by ITU-T in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss the formulation of international standards in the field of information and communication with more than 20 corporate executives from more than 10 countries around the world. The ITU CxO Declaration, which was jointly drafted by Shanghai Data Exchange, was adopted at the meeting. The meeting also considered the briefing on the key achievements of the World Telecommunication Standardization Plenary Session (WTSA-24) held in New Delhi, India in October 2024. (SSE)
Tesla's increase expanded to 5%. Travis Axelrod, head of investor relations at Tesla, said earlier that it is expected to deliver the affordable Model Q in the first half of next year.Hezbollah in Lebanon declares that it is a dangerous act of aggression for Israel to occupy more Syrian territory and destroy its military capabilities. The United Nations Security Council, the international community and Arab and Islamic countries have the responsibility to reject and put an end to such acts and protect them at this sensitive and critical stage in Syrian history.German Minister: The Syrian issue poses a risk to countries that rely on Russia.
The State Council said: The Syrian authorities have the responsibility to ensure and destroy any chemical weapons they find.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.The Hang Seng Index closed roughly flat overnight at 20,435.00. The Hang Seng Technology Index closed down 0.22% at 4,618.00 points overnight.
Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide
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Strategy guide 12-14
Strategy guide
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Strategy guide
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Strategy guide
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