Major European stock indexes closed down across the board, with Germany's DAX index down 0.10% to 20405.92, France's CAC40 index down 0.15% to 7409.57, and Britain's FTSE 100 index down 0.14% to 8300.33.Fitch: It is expected that the freight cycle in the United States and Canada will begin to improve slowly in 2025.US President-elect Trump: The Republican Party will do its best to cancel daylight saving time.
US officials said that the US military had sent Travis Timmerman, an American detained in Syria, out of the country.Italian President: The escalation of violence against civilians in Gaza is unacceptable. On December 13th, local time, Italian President Mattarella and Italian Prime Minister meloni respectively met with visiting Palestinian President Abbas in Rome. During the meeting, Italian President Mattarella said that the escalating violence against civilians, women and children in Gaza was unacceptable. Italy is committed to a real ceasefire in Gaza and hopes to realize the "two-state solution" immediately.US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Banking supervision is crucial to reduce the risk of bank failures and financial crises.
Trump is considering abolishing some banking regulators. It is reported that Trump's transition team began to explore the possibility of significantly reducing, integrating or abolishing the top banking regulator. According to people familiar with the matter, in a recent meeting with the heads of potential banking supervision departments, Trump consultants and officials of the newly established government efficiency department raised a question, that is, whether Trump can withdraw the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The aides also asked the potential chairman of the FDIC and the nominee for the director of the Office of Monetary Supervision (OCC) whether deposit insurance can be deposited in the Ministry of Finance if the FDIC is cut.Brent crude oil futures closed up $1.08, or 1.47%, at $74.49/barrel.According to a report quoted by Israel Channel 12, Israel expects to reach an agreement with Hamas within one month.