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Microsoft (MSFT.O): Expanding five existing data center regions in the United States.

Microsoft (MSFT.O): In early 2026, it will expand the footprint of its Azure cloud services in the government, adding three availability zones in the Arizona government region.

ExxonMobil stated that Neil Hansen, with 25 years of experience, will succeed him as Chief Financial Officer.

Boeing (BA.N): Of the 44 aircraft delivered in November, 32 were 737 MAX aircraft.

Boeing (BA.N) said it received 164 new orders and 38 cancellations in November, bringing its net order total to 126.

Boeing (BA.N) delivered 44 jetliners in November; it has delivered a total of 537 aircraft so far this year.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Lombardelli: The youth unemployment rate in the UK is higher than average.

On December 9th, ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision on the 18th, several senior policymakers sent differing signals on the path of monetary policy, highlighting the ongoing divisions within the Monetary Policy Committee. Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy, Lombardelli, stated that she was more concerned about the upside risks to inflation and believed that the current rate-cutting cycle might be nearing its end. Lombardelli was one of the five members who voted by a narrow 5-4 majority last month to keep interest rates unchanged. Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking, Ramsden (who voted for a rate cut in November), stated that he saw no evidence that inflation had deviated from the central bank's expected downward path. He added that as interest rates move closer to neutral levels, the impact of monetary policy on inflation will be more difficult to assess, therefore a gradual easing of policy constraints remains appropriate. External member Dingela (a consistent supporter of rate cuts) stated that the overall de-inflation process is still on track. Another external member, Mann, emphasized that she is more concerned about the long-term changes in economic behavior caused by inflation consistently exceeding the 2% target over the past four years than the impact of the budget on short-term prices.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ramsden: More job seekers are easing wage pressures.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ramsden: Many small businesses that the Bank of England has contacted are struggling to afford employee salaries.

On December 9th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is willing to hold elections. Zelenskyy's move was a direct response to US President Donald Trump's call for Ukraine to hold elections as soon as possible. It is reported that US President Trump recently stated in an interview that Ukraine should hold elections despite the ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump said, "They use the conflict as an excuse not to hold elections. I think the Ukrainian people should have a choice. They keep saying they are a democracy, but the situation is no longer democratic."

Bank of America: Oversupply is expected to push oil prices below $60 by 2026.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Lombardelli: The Bank of England has had to cut some staff.

The UK has added five entities and two individuals to its sanctions list against Russia.

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Dingella: The overall impact on the budget is not significant, but the direction is correct.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: A “complete document” on the peace plan will be sent to the United States in the near future.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine and Europe are ready to submit a peace proposal to the United States.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: "Everything depends on whether Russia is prepared to stop the war."

U.S. job openings data for October came in higher than expected, causing U.S. Treasury yields to erase previous gains.