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The yield of 10-year German bonds rose by 15 basis points this week. After the European Central Bank cut interest rates, the yield of 10-year Italian bonds rose by 20 basis points. At the end of the European market on Friday (December 13), the yield of 10-year German government bonds rose by 5.4 basis points, reaching a fresh high of 2.258%. This week, it rose by 15.0 basis points, and fluctuated around 2.120% in a narrow range from Monday to Wednesday. European Central Bank President Lagarde rose on Thursday. The yield of two-year German bonds rose by 5.1 basis points, reaching a new high of 2.072%. This week, it rose by 7.3 basis points, and it continued to fluctuate smoothly from Monday to Thursday. After Lagarde's press conference began, it retreated to a low level and further strengthened on Friday. The overall trading range was 1.915%-2.072%. The yield spread of 2/10-year German bonds rose by 0.144 basis points to +18.260 basis points, which fluctuated upward this week, with a cumulative increase of 7.953 basis points. The yield of Italian 10-year government bonds rose by 4.3 basis points, reaching a new high of 3.393%, and this week it rose by 20.0 basis points.The international gold price plunged, and the COMEX gold main contract fell by 1.3%, approaching the $2,670 mark.Industry event catalysis The quantum technology sector continues to be active. Recently, with the continuous catalysis of events and policies in the quantum computing industry, the quantum technology sector continues to be active. Wind data shows that since September, the quantum technology index has increased by 51.58%, and many stocks in the sector have risen sharply. Roboteco, Zhenyou Technology and Guo Dun Quantum have all increased by more than 100%. Analysts believe that quantum computing, as an important part of the frontier science and technology field, has attracted much attention in its development speed and application prospect. Recently, the market of quantum technology plate is more based on the theme market catalyzed by news. (CSI)

CFTC: The net long position of gold, silver and copper reached a five-week high. CFTC: In the week of December 10th, the net long position of COMEX gold held by speculators increased by 18,792 contracts to 220,189 contracts, a five-week high. The net long position of COMEX silver increased to 30,685 contracts, a five-week high. The net long position of COMEX copper increased to 12,635 contracts, a five-week high. The net long position of NYMEX platinum held will reach a three-month low of2,892 contracts. The net short position of NYMEX palladium increased to 7,621 contracts, a record high of more than two months.Turkish Foreign Minister: With the stability of the situation in Syria, the number of Syrians returning to their country will gradually increase.The key data innovation game has achieved remarkable results. The reporter learned from the 2024 China Game Industry Annual Conference held from 12th to 13th that in 2024, the actual sales revenue of the domestic game market, the scale of users and the overseas income of domestic games all reached record highs. In this context, how to achieve further growth of the domestic game market in the future and how to enhance the competitive advantage of domestic games overseas have become the focus of the guests. Many business leaders and relevant experts of game listed companies said that with the deepening of the integration of games, public welfare and culture, "Game+"is constantly expanding the development space for the game industry. In the future, the game will be deeply integrated into the globalization trend, from "going out" to "going in" and "going up". (CSI)

International precious metal futures generally closed down, COMEX gold futures fell 1.61% to US$ 2,665.9 per ounce, and COMEX silver futures fell 1.96% to US$ 31 per ounce.Bank deposits in the United States last week were $17.839 trillion, compared with $17.629 trillion in the previous week.According to informed sources, Ultramicro Computer is considering issuing additional shares and bonds. Ultramicro computers fell 6% in after-hours trading.