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UBS: It is expected that the Federal Reserve may purchase approximately US$40 billion in short-term Treasury bonds per month in early 2026.

U.S. President Trump: Signed a presidential memorandum instructing the Department of Health and Human Services to quickly advance a comprehensive review of other countries' vaccination plans. The CDC’s Vaccine Committee made a very wise decision to end its hepatitis B vaccination recommendations.

According to information released by the Russian legal portal on the 5th, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin signed a government resolution on the 3rd to terminate some military cooperation agreements between Russia and Canada, France and Portugal.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Mark Ujeda: By agreeing to amend the Global Research Analyst Settlement Agreement, the SEC has taken an important step toward eliminating outdated and costly regulatory requirements and helping to increase the availability of equity research reporting.

The U.S. State Department approved the sale of medium tactical vehicles and related equipment to Lebanon at an estimated cost of $90.5 million.

U.S. consumer credit in October was US$9.18 billion, compared with US$10.5 billion expected and the previous value of US$13.093 billion.

U.S. Homeland Security Committee: Requesting Google to provide briefing as soon as possible but no later than December 12.

The U.S. Homeland Security Committee is investigating some applications that Google may host that allow users to anonymously report and track the movements of federal law enforcement. There are concerns that apps hosted in part by Google could endanger the safety of Department of Homeland Security personnel.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case over whether President Trump has the authority to end birthright citizenship.

The Fed accepted a total of $1.485 billion from eight counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia have called on the EU to allow hybrid cars or engines using other green technologies to continue to be used after 2035.

Baker Hughes: U.S. drillers are adding oil and gas rigs for the fourth time in five weeks.

The total number of rigs drilled in the United States in the week ending December 5 was 549, compared with the previous value of 544.

Office of the Prime Minister of Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Carney and the President of Mexico had productive talks on the sidelines of a FIFA event.

The total number of oil rigs drilled in the United States for the week to December 5 will be announced in ten minutes.

According to Interfax: Chechen leader Kadyrov said that Grozny (the capital of the Russian Republic of Chechnya) was attacked by a Ukrainian drone.

U.S. President Trump arrived at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony and called it an "important day."

US President Trump: Getting along very well with Canada and Mexico.

Canadian Prime Minister's Office: Carney first met with Mexican President Scheinbaum and will next meet with Trump.

US President Trump: We are working with Canada and Mexico.