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Market News: The U.S. Senate approved a small spending bill to provide funding for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, Interior and Energy. The bill now goes to Trump for his signature. The vote was 82 in favor and 15 against.

The net international capital inflow into the United States in November was US$212 billion, and the previous value was revised to -US$22.5 billion from -US$37.3 billion.

The net inflow of long-term capital into the United States in November was US$220.2 billion, which was revised from US$17.5 billion to US$30.9 billion.

U.S. Special Envoy to the United Nations: Trump has made it clear that all options are on the table to stop this "massacre."

U.S. envoy to the United Nations: Iran claims it is ready to talk to the United States, but its actions suggest otherwise.

Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez: US aggression has destroyed historic oil cooperation, and relations between the two sides should be based on mutual respect.

IMF President Georgieva: I'm glad to see people realize that "the Federal Reserve is extremely important to the United States" and is also crucial to the rest of the world.

IMF President Georgieva: Respect the professionalism of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, who is highly respected among his peers.

IMF President Georgieva: Ukraine has not made any decision to link its currency more closely to the euro rather than the U.S. dollar.

U.S. Department of Defense: The U.S. State Department approved the sale of the design and construction project of the Callao Naval Base to Peru for an estimated US$1.5 billion.

Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council: No matter who Trump chooses to be chairman, the Federal Reserve will maintain its independence.

Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council: Trump wants the Federal Reserve to operate independently.

Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council: I am tough enough to win the debate at the Federal Reserve.

Fed's Schmid: An independent central bank is critical to managing the nature of the U.S. economy.

Fed's Paulson expects inflation to make meaningful downward progress toward the central bank's 2% target by the end of the year, but feels comfortable keeping interest rates unchanged at the Fed's upcoming meeting.

Fed's Paulson: Interest rates remain high enough, slightly above a neutral level that neither stimulates nor slows growth.

Fed's Paulson: May be inclined to cut interest rates slightly later this year.

Fed Schmid: Full employment could be between 3.5% and 4.5%.

Fed's Paulson: Cutting interest rates can wait, and I support Fed Chairman Powell.

Fed's Paulson: Supports keeping interest rates unchanged at upcoming meeting.