本周世界：英国通胀放缓，中国 GDP 增长 5.4%，围绕 TikTok 的紧张局势加剧

本周的经济更新揭示了全球趋势的转变。 12 月份英国通胀率小幅回落至 2.5%，而欧元区通胀率则升至 2.4%。

Economic updates throughout the week highlighted varying trends globally. In the United Kingdom, inflation experienced a slight decrease, dropping to 2.5% in December. Meanwhile, the euro area saw a rise in inflation, reaching 2.4%. In the United States, inflation climbed to 2.9%.

本周的经济更新突显了全球不同的趋势。英国的通胀率小幅下降，12 月份降至 2.5%。与此同时，欧元区通胀率上升，达到2.4%。在美国，通货膨胀率攀升至2.9%。

On the other hand, China's GDP growth slowed to 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024, and the euro area trade surplus expanded to €16.4 billion in November. However, Germany's GDP growth remained sluggish, clocking in at 0.2% for the year.

另一方面，2024年第四季度中国GDP增速放缓至5.4%，11月欧元区贸易顺差扩大至164亿欧元。然而，德国GDP增长依然低迷，全年仅增长0.2%。

In the world of finance, earnings season brought forth reports from major companies like JPMorgan, TSMC, BlackRock, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America.

在金融界，财报季带来了摩根大通、台积电、贝莱德、富国银行、高盛和美国银行等大公司的报告。

Multiple space launches captivated the tech industry this week. SpaceX conducted its seventh Starship test and undertook missions for Firefly Aerospace and ispace. Blue Origin also made headlines with the debut launch of its New Glenn rocket. Notably, Jeff Bezos expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump's space policy, despite concerns about Trump's ties with Elon Musk.

本周，多次太空发射吸引了科技行业。 SpaceX 进行了第七次星舰测试，并为 Firefly Aerospace 和 ispace 承担了任务。蓝色起源还因其新格伦火箭的首次发射而成为头条新闻。值得注意的是，杰夫·贝佐斯表示支持当选总统唐纳德·特朗普的太空政策，尽管人们对特朗普与埃隆·马斯克的关系感到担忧。

Moving to the Middle East, a ceasefire deal was brokered by Doha mediators to halt the Gaza conflict. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for a hostage list before proceeding with the agreement cast uncertainty over the deal.

转向中东，多哈调解人斡旋达成停火协议，以制止加沙冲突。然而，以色列总理本杰明·内塔尼亚胡要求在达成协议之前提供人质名单，这给协议带来了不确定性。

On the political front, tensions escalated surrounding the fate of TikTok, with the app facing a potential shutdown in the United States unless President Joe Biden intervenes. The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government on the ban, but Trump hinted at the possibility of a 90-day delay once he takes office on Monday.

在政治方面，围绕 TikTok 命运的紧张局势升级，除非总统乔·拜登进行干预，否则该应用程序可能在美国面临关闭。美国最高法院裁定政府支持该禁令，但特朗普周一就职后暗示可能会推迟 90 天。

In other news, South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested this week over his declaration of martial law. Biden delivered a farewell address from the Oval Office, reflecting on his administration's achievements and highlighting the dangers posed by AI.

其他新闻方面，韩国前总统尹锡烈本周因宣布戒严而被捕。拜登在椭圆形办公室发表告别演说，回顾了他的政府所取得的成就，并强调了人工智能带来的危险。

Curiously, President-elect Trump announced the launch of a meme coin named TRUMP, which surged in popularity following the announcement.

奇怪的是，当选总统特朗普宣布推出一款名为 TRUMP 的模因币，该币在宣布后人气飙升。

On a tragic note, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires claimed the lives of 27 people this week.

悲惨的是，Palisades 和 Eaton 野火本周夺去了 27 人的生命。