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The report shows that the current situation in the Arctic intensifies global warming. On December 10th, local time, according to the latest report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Arctic region is experiencing significant climate change, and its warming rate is two to four times that of the global average. 2024 was recorded as the second hottest year in the Arctic history, and the melting of permafrost transformed the region from a "carbon sink" to a "carbon source", releasing a lot of methane and carbon dioxide, further aggravating global warming. The report pointed out that the ecosystem and natural environment in the Arctic region are undergoing profound changes, with the continuous reduction of snow and sea ice, the intensification of tundra greening, and the significant increase in the number and scale of wildfires. (CCTV)Wells Fargo lowered the target price of LyondellBasell from $105.00 to $95.00.The fiercest fighting broke out in Sudan in the past six months. At least 170 people were killed in two days. The conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the rapid support forces continued. The two sides shelled each other's densely populated areas. Only on the 9 th and 10 th, at least 170 people were killed, most of them civilians. This is the most fierce war between the two sides in the past six months. The Hill Resistance Committee, a Sudanese local organization law, said that a market in Kaib Cabille, Northern Darfur, was hit by eight shells on the 9th. Local human rights organizations said that the shelling killed more than 100 people and injured hundreds more, most of whom were nearby villagers who came to the market. The city of Kaib Cabille is now under the control of the Sudanese Rapid Support Force. The Sudan Rapid Support Force issued a statement on the evening of the 9th, identifying the Sudanese armed forces to launch an attack. On the 10th, the Sudanese Armed Forces denied launching attacks against civilians.

OPEC Monthly Report: Considering the recently received bearish data in the third quarter, the demand forecast for 2024 is lowered.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.The price of air tickets on popular routes has increased by 60%, and the anti-season tour and island tour during the Spring Festival are hot. There are still 49 days before the Spring Festival in 2025, and the popularity of the holiday tourism market has increased significantly. On December 11th, the reporter was informed that air ticket booking for some platforms in Spring Festival travel rush has been quietly opened, and air tickets for some popular routes such as Sanya in Hainan and Xiamen in Fujian have increased significantly. (beijing business today)

Standard Chartered Group: Independent non-executive director David Conner will step down as a member of the board of directors, and Standard Chartered Group (02888) will announce that independent non-executive director David Conner will step down as a member of the board of directors, as well as a member of the audit committee, the risk committee and the remuneration committee of the board of directors, with effect from December 30, 2024. Diane Jurgens and Jackie Hunt, independent non-executive directors, will join the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors with effect from January 1, 2025, while David Tang, independent non-executive director, will retire as a member of the Committee from the same date.The Postal Savings Bank, together with China Foreign Exchange Trading Center, launched the first green bond fund with the theme of common catalogue in China. The reporter learned from the Postal Savings Bank that the Bank, China Foreign Exchange Trading Center and Morgan Fund recently launched the first green innovation fund with the theme of common catalogue in China-"Morgan Common Catalogue Green Bond Fund" was formally established, raising an initial limit of 6 billion yuan.LI: On December 11th, 2024, the 1200th ideal overcharging station was put into operation, with 650 high-speed ideal overcharging stations and 550 ideal urban overcharging stations.