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Indian government: Diesel sales in India rose 4.7% year-on-year in November, while gasoline sales rose 2.6% year-on-year.

On December 6th, European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Rehn stated that the medium-term inflation risks in the Eurozone are slightly tilted to the downside. He cited "relatively low energy prices, the appreciation of the euro, and expectations of slower inflation in the services and wage sectors" as downside factors. Factors pushing up inflation include "potential impacts on supply chains from geoeconomic fragmentation" and a stronger-than-expected economic rebound that could lower the savings rate. Rehn said, "We need to pay attention to both upside and downside risks." He refuted suggestions from some colleagues that another rate cut should be subject to high thresholds. Rehn stated, "We shouldn't impose any unnecessary constraints on our monetary policy, whether high or low thresholds. It's best to follow our strategy and be consistent in word and deed. I believe we will." When asked about ECB President Lagarde's recent comments that the central bank is in a "good but not fixed" position regarding interest rates, Rehn agreed.

December 6th - According to the Gaza Strip Media Office, since the ceasefire agreement took effect this year, Gaza has experienced a severe gas shortage. Originally, 660 gas delivery trucks were scheduled to enter Gaza, but only 104 have been approved so far, representing only about 16% of the agreed demand. This shortfall directly affects 2.4 million residents of Gaza, impacting essential sectors such as homes, hospitals, bakeries, and public kitchens. Currently, gas in Gaza is allocated based on the actual number of registered households to ensure fairness. Each household is allocated an 8kg gas cylinder per cycle, and can only collect it once per cycle. 252,000 households have already received their quotas, but the system targets approximately 470,000 households. Due to the continued shortage, each allocation cycle takes at least three months to complete the distribution to all registered households.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: He spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Rutte.

Market news: The Indian government is preparing to take action against IndiGo, or may seek to remove IndiGo's CEO.

Qatar's Energy Minister stated that an oil price between $70 and $80 is sufficient to generate enough revenue for investment to meet future energy needs; however, a price exceeding $90 would be too high.

Volkswagen CEO: Audi has great potential to build a factory in the United States, but it would require massive financial support from Washington, which is not currently available.

Qatar's Energy Minister: Oil production capacity is sufficient, but the global economic slowdown is causing oil prices to fall.

Volkswagen CEO: Volkswagen will invest a total of 160 billion euros over the next five years.

Qatar's Energy Minister: The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) production line at the Northfield expansion project in Qatar will be put into operation in the fourth quarter of 2026.

ECB Governing Council member Rehn: We must be aware of both the upside and downside risks to inflation.

Qatar's Energy Minister: Artificial intelligence's energy demands will drive natural gas demand growth. I am not worried at all about future natural gas demand.

Qatar's Energy Minister: Future demand for liquefied natural gas will be very strong, reaching 600 to 700 million tons per year by 2035.

December 6th - According to data analysis from the Central Bank of Russia by Sputnik News Agency, as of November 2025, the market value of Russia's gold reserves has surpassed the $300 billion mark for the first time, reaching $310.7 billion, marking a new record high for the fourth consecutive month. That month, gold's share of Russia's international reserves rose to 42.3%, the highest level since February 1995. At that time, gold accounted for 43.9%, with a value not exceeding $5.5 billion.

According to Business Insider, Meta Platforms (META.O) has postponed the release of its "Phoenix" mixed reality glasses to 2027 in order to "polish the details."

On December 6th, local time, US President Trump met with Mexican President Sinbaum for the first time at the World Cup draw ceremony on December 5th. The two leaders reportedly focused their first face-to-face talks primarily on the 2026 USA-Mexico World Cup, also discussing issues such as trade and tariffs. Immigration was not the primary topic of discussion. The draw for the 2026 USA-Mexico World Cup finals was held in Washington, D.C.

UBS: The Federal Reserve is expected to purchase approximately $40 billion in short-term Treasury bonds per month in early 2026.

On December 6th, Nick Terry, product manager of OpenAI's ChatGPT, stated that there is a great deal of misunderstanding regarding rumors about potential advertising in ChatGPT. No advertising has been tested at present. If we consider introducing advertising in the future, we will do so in a carefully considered manner.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 104.05 points, or 0.22%, to close at 47,954.99 on Friday, December 5; the S&P 500 rose 13.28 points, or 0.19%, to close at 6,870.40; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 72.99 points, or 0.31%, to close at 23,578.13.