Paramount will provide Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O) with the flexibility to restructure its existing $15 billion bridge loan.

US Dollar: 1. Congressional Budget Office (CBO): The US fiscal deficit is projected to be $94 billion in January. 2. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva downplayed the dollar's decline, stating that short-term exchange rate fluctuations should not be overreacted to. 3. Federal Reserve Governor Milan: Even with balance sheet reduction, central banks still need to retain the ability to use quantitative easing during crises. 4. Federal Reserve Governor Bostic: We are beginning to see doubts about the dollar's confidence. 5. White House official Hassett predicted a worsening job market: AI stimulates productivity and reduces labor demand. 6. Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Clarida: Believes there is room for the US economy to grow this year. Euro: 1. Bank of France Governor Villeroy unexpectedly stepped down early, in June, leaving the appointment of his successor to Macron. 2. ECB Governing Council member Simkus: The probability of the next rate hike or cut is 50/50. 3. ECB Governing Council member Kochl: The policy is appropriate; the policy stance can only be changed when circumstances change. British Pound Sterling: 1. The Epstein case has shaken British politics, with the Scottish Labour Party leader demanding Starmer's resignation. 2. Several British cabinet officials have publicly expressed their support for Starmer, who stated he will continue to serve as Prime Minister. Japanese Yen: 1. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: In-depth discussions will be held on the specifics of how to initiate a food sales tax reduction. 2. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: She hopes to visit the United States next month and hold talks with US President Trump. She hopes to build an economic system that can withstand exchange rate fluctuations. 3. Fitch: The scale of fiscal stimulus measures under Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership may still exceed our benchmark expectation. Others: 1. Danish Central Bank Deputy Governor Nodgaard: The Danish Central Bank has not changed its strategy of allocating US assets in its foreign exchange reserves.

Thailand's Ministry of Finance: GDP growth is expected to exceed 2.2% in 2025.