Category: Flash News

On February 8, the Central Meteorological Station continued to issue a yellow gale warning at 06:00 on February 8: It is expected that from 08:00 on February 8 to 08:00 on February 9, some areas in eastern Inner Mongolia, northern Hebei, north central Xizang, southern Qinghai and eastern China will have northerly gales of 5 to 6 levels and gusts of 7 to 8 levels; The central and southern waters of the Yellow Sea, most of the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the waters east of Taiwan, the Bashi Strait, most of the South China Sea, and the Beibu Gulf will experience strong winds of 7-8 levels and gusts of 9-10 levels. Among them, the Taiwan Strait, Bashi Strait, and some waters in the northeastern, central eastern, and southwestern parts of the South China Sea can have winds of up to 9 levels and gusts of 10-11 levels.

On February 8th, according to media reports such as TASS and Sputnik, the Russian Exhibition Foundation recently released a report stating that the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will conduct research to strengthen US military control in near space, especially in near lunar space. The US will strive to develop advanced surveillance and target indication systems to enhance situational awareness and strike capabilities in future military conflicts. (CCTV News)

On February 8th, US President Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to review and evaluate any actions taken by the federal government during the Biden administration that they believe violate Second Amendment rights. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution grants individuals the right to bear arms. It is reported that this will include evaluating regulations, international agreements, and actions taken by institutions such as the Ministry of Justice, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, as well as reports related to preventing gun violence.

On February 8th, in the first month of 2025, the A-share market experienced a wave of repurchase frenzy. Data shows that since January, nearly 500 listed companies have issued progress announcements on repurchases, with a cumulative repurchase amount exceeding 18 billion yuan, surpassing the same period last year. Several leading companies in the industry actively participate in the wave of repurchases and have implemented large-scale repurchases with real money and silver. In addition to leading companies making large repurchases, more listed companies have joined the repurchase team. Since January this year, they have successively released repurchase plans, and many of them have applied for repurchase special loans, continuously injecting confidence into the market. (Shanghai Stock News)

On February 8, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on February 7 local time that since the conflict between Russia-Ukraine conflict, EBRD has provided more than 6.2 billion euros of financing for Ukraine. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Otil Reno Baso visited Kiev this week and held talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and his government officials.

On February 8th, according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending February 4th, 2025, the net long position of the Japanese yen was 18768 lots, the net short position of the euro was 58614 lots, and the net short position of the pound was 11323 lots.

On February 8th, according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending February 4th, speculators’ net long position in WTI crude oil decreased by 51252 contracts to 140540 contracts. The net long position in Brent and WTI crude oil decreased by 72807 contracts to 404315 contracts, hitting a five week low. The net long position in NYMEX gasoline increased to 46774 contracts, while the net long position in NYMEX heating oil reached a new high of 6081 contracts in over eight months. Our net long position in NYMEX natural gas is approaching 311500 contracts.

On February 8th, according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending February 4th, speculators’ net long positions in COMEX gold decreased by 366 contracts to 230226 contracts. The net long position of COMEX silver held by speculators increased by 11052 contracts to 37370 contracts. The net long position in COMEX copper has increased to 17197 contracts. The net long position in NYMEX platinum has increased to 12482 contracts, reaching a new high in nearly three months. The net short position in NYMEX palladium has dropped to 6766 contracts, hitting a 10 week low.

On February 8th, Syrian transitional president Ahmed Shara had a phone call with German Chancellor Scholz. During the call, Shara introduced the roadmap followed by the Syrian Transitional Government in the transitional phase, national dialogue, and the formation of an inclusive government, and stated that efforts are being made to lift economic sanctions. Scholz expressed support for Shara ‘initiatives in promoting Syrian territorial unity and for the measures taken by the new Syrian government to maintain domestic peace, especially in the northeastern region of Syria. It is reported that both sides also discussed the security challenges facing Syria, emphasizing the need for joint efforts to maintain Syria’s security and stability, and reiterating support for the Syrian political process.

On February 8th, a plane operated by Bering Airlines in the United States went missing on February 6th local time while flying from Yunaraklit to Nome. There were 9 passengers and 1 pilot on board. On the 7th local time, search and rescue operations continued in extremely low visibility weather conditions. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Coast Guard are involved in the rescue operation. It is reported that the plane lost contact with the ground less than an hour after takeoff, and the coordinates showed that it was 12 miles away from the coast at that time. It is reported that when the missing plane disappeared from the radar, Nome was hit by a blizzard. Local officials stated that heavy ice and snow cover the area, with visibility of less than half a mile. Rescue personnel said, “We hope the plane is on land, and in the worst case scenario, it would be in the water.” “It is a difficult task to search for it in the darkness with zero visibility, as it is completely invisible here