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Iraqi security forces destroyed eight extremist strongholds in northern Iraq. On December 12, local time, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command issued a statement saying that Iraqi security forces are continuing to track and crack down on members of the extremist organization "Islamic State" in the country. Recently, in the hamlin Mountains in Kirkuk province, Iraqi security forces destroyed eight extremist strongholds, including personnel hiding places and weapons storage facilities. (CCTV News)German Finance Minister: We need to work together on initiatives to strengthen the European economy.The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the third time in a row to boost the sluggish economy. The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the third time in a row on Thursday, and hinted that with inflation approaching 2% and the economy in trouble, it will further cut interest rates next year. The deposit rate was lowered by 25 basis points to 3%, which was in line with the expectations of all but one of the analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. This makes the total easing range since June reach 100 basis points. In its statement, the European Central Bank abandoned the wording that the policy would be "fully restrictive for a necessary long time", indicating that its position has changed. "The Management Committee is determined to ensure that the inflation rate is sustainably stabilized at the medium-term target of 2%." The European Central Bank said on Thursday. "The central bank will adopt a method of relying on data and meeting one after another to determine the appropriate monetary policy stance."

Trump reiterates tax cuts.Spot silver fell more than 2.00% in the day and is now reported at $31.26 per ounce; COMEX silver fell more than 3.00% in a day and is now quoted at $31.98 per ounce.Syrian Information Minister: Turkish Foreign Minister, Intelligence Minister and Qatar National Security Minister met with Syrian opposition leader Shara and caretaker Prime Minister Bashir in Damascus.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: As we gradually approach the neutral interest rate, we will further discuss its related issues. The neutral interest rate may be slightly higher than before. We will discuss the neutral interest rate in due course.Adobe(ADBE.O) fell by 12%, the biggest one-day drop since March 15th.After the US initial jobless claims and PPI data were released, the decline in US Treasury bonds narrowed.