Both U.S. and Brent crude oil prices fell by more than $0.5 in the short term and are now trading at $78.31 per barrel and $82.55 per barrel respectively.

US Secretary of State Blinken: There is a "severe shortage" of food, water and medicine in Gaza, and the region is facing a serious humanitarian crisis.

US Secretary of State Blinken: The United States will not support large-scale military operations in Rafah.

US Secretary of State Blinken: The Biden administration of US President remains "very concerned" about the major Israeli military operation in Rafah.

US Secretary of State Blinken: The United States and Israel are investigating allegations of war crimes in Gaza.

The Federal Reserve reports that rent payment difficulties will increase in 2023, with 19% of tenants reporting being in arrears with rent at some point in the past year, up from 17% in 2022.

The Federal Reserve reported that the proportion of U.S. households that could pay for a $400 emergency expense with cash on hand remained unchanged at 63%.

Federal Reserve report: Inflation is the top financial concern of American households in the 2023 survey, with 65% saying rising prices have worsened their financial situation.

The Federal Reserve report showed that in October 2023, 72% of American households said their financial situation was at least okay, the lowest proportion since 2016 and compared with 73% in the same period last year.

The three major U.S. stock indices rose, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 turning positive, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.18%.

US Secretary of State Blinken: Congress will have a say in US-Saudi Arabia security agreement.

World Health Organization (WHO) official: No major differences found among countries on pandemic treaty.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Capital Markets Union must be completed.

US Secretary of State Blinken: "Appropriate steps" towards the International Criminal Court need to be studied.

US Secretary of State Blinken: Haiti is close to "becoming a complete failed state" and US airlines are expected to resume flights to Haiti soon.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The need for global leadership and cooperation has never been so great; Russia, the Middle East, etc. are among the main challenges facing the United States.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Hope to reach a political agreement on aid to Ukraine.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Pushing for a Russian assets deal has nothing to do with the U.S. election.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: No stock splits expected in the foreseeable future