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Goldman Sachs: I don't agree that gold can't reach $3,000 under a strong dollar. Goldman Sachs said that we don't agree with the view that the price of gold can't rise to $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025 when the dollar remains strong for a long time. We predict that gold will reach $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025, and the reduction of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (rather than the strengthening of the US dollar) is the downside risk of this prediction.Expert: Central enterprises will continue to recruit in A-shares. On the evening of December 9, Huada Jiutian, a domestic EDA leader, announced that China Electronic Information Industry Group Co., Ltd. will become the actual controller of the company. So far, the number of A-share listed companies "incorporated" by central enterprises reached 10 in 2024. The end of 2024 is an important node for central enterprises to optimize the layout of listed platforms. The Work Plan for Improving the Quality of Listed Companies Controlled by Central Enterprises previously issued by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council made it clear that the adjustment and revitalization of the listing platform should be basically completed by the end of 2024, and it is supported to revitalize through absorption and merger, asset restructuring and cross-market operation, or to withdraw through free transfer and equity transfer, so as to further focus on the main business and advantageous areas. Looking forward to the next layout rhythm of central enterprises in the capital market, many experts interviewed by reporters believe that the pace of "recruiting" of central enterprises in A shares will continue. In the coming period, the cases of central enterprises strengthening their main business through capital operation and giving play to their strategic support and industrial leading functions will be on the rise. (shanghai securities news)Caoji Group seeks to raise up to HK$ 138 million through Hong Kong IPO. According to the announcement of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Caoji Group will issue about 33.3 million shares at a price range of HK$ 3.75 to HK$ 4.15 per share. The company may raise up to HK$ 138 million (US$ 17.8 million) and is expected to start listing on December 19th.

Shengmei Shanghai: The plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition furnace tube equipment has passed the preliminary verification. Shengmei Semiconductor Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. announced in Guanwei today that its Ultra Fn A plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition furnace tube equipment (PEALD) launched in 2024 has passed the preliminary process verification of a semiconductor customer in Chinese mainland, and is undergoing the final optimization and preparing for mass production. Shengmei Shanghai also announced that its Ultra Fn A Thermal Atomic Layer Deposition Furnace Equipment (Thermal ALD) launched in 2022 has also successfully passed the process verification of another leading Chinese mainland customer, and its performance parameters are comparable to or even better than those of similar international competitors.Monetary policy has turned to "moderate easing", and experts say that it is expected to make greater efforts to lower the RRR and cut interest rates. The the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee meeting held on December 9 changed the orientation of monetary policy from "steady" to "moderate easing" next year. Experts said that under the orientation of "moderate easing", the monetary policy space was further opened. In terms of total amount, it is more reasonable and sufficient to maintain liquidity; In terms of price, appropriately reducing the financing cost will better reflect the effectiveness of monetary policy. Next year, even greater RRR cuts and interest rate cuts can be expected. In addition to lowering the RRR and cutting interest rates, experts said that structural monetary policy tools, buying government bonds, open market buyout reverse repurchase and other operations are expected to continue to expand the scale, increase the frequency of use, and continuously enhance the effectiveness and pertinence of monetary policy. (CSI)Non-bank deposit self-discipline initiative has landed, and bank financial management has welcomed "three changes". "Non-bank deposit self-discipline initiative involves a large scale of deposits, and some banks have begun to rectify. For the banking industry, the overall advantages outweigh the disadvantages. On the one hand, some configurable high-yield assets are gone; On the other hand, self-regulatory initiatives are beneficial to the bond market, and bond assets are an important direction for bank financial allocation. The most important thing is that in terms of risk-return characteristics, bank wealth management products are similar to interbank deposits, and it is expected that a large amount of funds will flow into the bank wealth management market from the interbank deposit market. " On December 10, a person from a financial company of a city commercial bank in the southern region bluntly told reporters.

More support policies for specialization and innovation are brewing. According to the data of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, up to now, China has cultivated a total of 14,600 "little giant" enterprises with specialization and innovation, and more than 140,000 small and medium-sized enterprises with specialization and innovation. Over 80% of the "Little Giant" enterprises are located in strategic emerging industrial chains such as integrated circuits and aerospace, and the number of enterprises in future industry-related fields such as artificial intelligence and low-altitude economy is nearly 5,000. The reporter was informed that the relevant departments will study and formulate guidance on building a mechanism to promote the development and growth of specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, issue guidance on cultivating high-quality enterprises, continue to increase support for the cultivation of specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, and promote the "expansion, quality improvement and strong chain" of specialized and innovative groups. (Economic Information Daily)Russia said it had fought against the Ukrainian ammunition depot and repulsed Russia's repeated attacks. On the 10th local time, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian army had taken control of a settlement in Donetsk on the same day, and attacked the Ukrainian ammunition depot, electronic warfare base stations, armored vehicles and other targets. Russian air defense forces shot down several rockets and dozens of drones of the Ukrainian army. In addition, the Russian army continued to crack down on Ukrainian personnel and equipment in Kursk region, Russia. On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a war report, saying that as of the afternoon of the 10th, the Ukrainian army had nearly 100 battles with the Russian army in Kharkov, Kupyansk, Hongliman and other areas. The Ukrainian army continued to hold its ground and repelled many Russian attacks.South Korean Finance Minister and US Treasury Secretary Yellen confirmed that they will work closely together.