We are full of confidence in the US economy, said Blackstone's head of private equity in North America.Standard Chartered Group: Independent non-executive director David Conner will step down as a member of the board of directors, and Standard Chartered Group (02888) will announce that independent non-executive director David Conner will step down as a member of the board of directors, as well as a member of the audit committee, the risk committee and the remuneration committee of the board of directors, with effect from December 30, 2024. Diane Jurgens and Jackie Hunt, independent non-executive directors, will join the Risk Committee of the Board of Directors with effect from January 1, 2025, while David Tang, independent non-executive director, will retire as a member of the Committee from the same date.Brent crude oil futures closed at $72.19 a barrel, up 0.07%.
US Department of Defense: the State Council approved the sale of vehicle maintenance equipment to Kuwait, with an estimated value of $300 million.Goldman Sachs: "According to our basic forecast, the tanker freight will drop slightly in the next few years, but if the diversion of tankers in the Red Sea and Russia ends, the tanker freight will further drop by 30%."Market information: US Senate Minority Leader McConnell is receiving treatment after falling.
German Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Berlin will hold a Weimar Triangle Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday, with the participation of representatives from Italy, Spain, Britain and the European Union. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister will also attend the Berlin Conference; Ministers will discuss the developments in Syria.Ferrari CEO: I don't think the demand will change after the Trump administration takes office, just in case it is preparing.German Minister: The Syrian issue poses a risk to countries that rely on Russia.