EU Naval Mission in the Red Sea: There are still "several fires" ongoing on the Greek tanker, and no signs of oil leakage have been found.

Broker StoneX: Brazilian farmers will face difficulties in the 2024/25 soybean planting season due to drought weather.

The White House said U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Harris discussed the next steps to secure the release of Gaza hostages at a crisis meeting.

Ukrainian Defense Minister: Met with French Defense Minister to discuss the situation on the front line and air defense issues.

[The Baltic Dry Index recorded its best single-day performance in 18 months due to the strong performance of Capesize ships] The Baltic Dry Index rose sharply by more than 10% on Monday, recording its best single-day performance in 18 months, mainly driven by the strong performance of Capesize ships. The Baltic Dry Index rose 228 points, or 13.5%, to 1919 points, the highest level since July 16. The Capesize Index rose 711 points, or 28%, to 3248 points. The average daily profit of Capesize ships rose by $5,898 to $26,935. The Panamax Index fell 247 points to 1305 points, hitting its lowest point in more than a year. The average daily profit of Panamax ships fell by $95 to $11,748. The Ultramax Index fell 17 points to 1289 points.

British Foreign Secretary Lamy: We will continue to work with Israel to deal with the threat from Iran.

British Foreign Secretary Lamy: The suspension measures will not affect the supply arrangements for F-35 (fighter jet) components.

British Foreign Secretary Lamy: We cannot arbitrate whether Israel has violated humanitarian law.

British Foreign Secretary Lamy: Arms export licenses to Israel have been reviewed.

According to Afghan police: A suicide bombing occurred in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least six people and injuring 13.

Senior Israeli sources said Biden’s statement was dangerous because it came days after Hamas executed six hostages, including an American.

Senior Israeli sources said U.S. President Joe Biden’s pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was noteworthy because Netanyahu had agreed to the U.S. proposal, while Hamas leader Shinwar continued to oppose any deal.

British government: Four new designated (sanction) targets added under the Iran sanctions mechanism.

US President Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu did not do enough to reach a hostage agreement.

US President Biden: We are very close to reaching a final (Israeli) hostage agreement.

ECB Banking Supervision Committee Chairman Buch: Banks must therefore use geopolitical scenario analysis and incorporate uncertainty into capital planning.

ECB Banking Supervision Committee Chairman Buch: The relatively high profit level provides banks with a good opportunity to invest in enhancing their resilience.