EU sanctions chief: Coordinating sanctions implementation among 27 EU countries is the biggest challenge.

EU sanctions chief: Sanctions against Russia are not a panacea, but have pushed Russia into an unhealthy situation.

Market News: Rocket sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel.

The Colombian Navy said on the 17th that the anti-government armed group "National Liberation Organization" attacked a government base in Port Jodan in the eastern Arauca Province, killing at least two soldiers and injuring 21.

U.S. Steel (XN) shares rose more than 3% in pre-market trading. People familiar with the matter revealed that the U.S. Foreign Investment Committee (CFIUS) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation to resubmit its merger application to acquire U.S. Steel.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: The GDP growth rate is expected to be 5.2% in 2025, and we believe there is potential for upward adjustment.

Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank: GDP growth could reach 5.1% this year.

London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories remained flat, copper inventories decreased by 1,250 tons, nickel inventories remained flat, lead inventories decreased by 450 tons, tin inventories decreased by 15 tons, and zinc inventories increased by 4,750 tons.

According to the Israeli Times: US Secretary of State Blinken met with Egyptian President Sisi in Cairo, focusing on US-Egypt relations.

The World Meteorological Organization: 2023 is the hottest year on record, with extreme weather common. This trend will continue in the first half of 2024.

Governor of the Indonesian Central Bank: U.S. Treasury yields have fallen and the U.S. dollar has weakened again against other currencies.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: Macroprudential policies and payment system policies will continue to support sustainable economic growth.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: We will closely monitor the economic situation in order to further cut interest rates based on inflation expectations, rupiah stability and GDP growth.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: The interest rate decision is consistent with expectations of low inflation in 2024 and 2025, with efforts to strengthen the rupiah and the goal of supporting economic growth.

The Indonesian central bank announced that the deposit tool rate will be 5.25%, up from 5.50% previously; the lending tool rate will be 6.75%, up from 7.00% previously.

The Indonesian central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates, lowering the benchmark rate to 6.00%, while the market expected it to remain unchanged at 6.25%.

Canadian union Unifor: Reached a preliminary collective agreement with General Motors covering more than 1,300 members at the CAMI Assembly Plant and Battery Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Canada.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: We will strive to maintain the effectiveness of monetary policy to ensure that inflation remains within the target range in 2024 and 2025.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: The central bank will continue to optimize all monetary tools, including monetary operations, to attract capital inflows and further support the rupiah.

Indonesian central bank governor: The rupiah has outperformed some other regional currencies. Looking ahead, the rupiah is expected to show a strengthening trend.