Fed Mester: Interest rates may be cut in a "gradual" manner.

Fed Mester: Not too worried that interest rate cuts will boost inflation.

The Federal Reserve received a total of $436.754 billion from 72 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Prochazka, a member of the Czech Central Bank: The Czech Central Bank will not be in a hurry to cut interest rates.

Israeli officials: Israel welcomes and fully supports the US plan to deploy "temporary docks" in Gaza to provide humanitarian aid. The development of the terminal facilities will be carried out with full coordination between Israel and the United States.

Hochstein, U.S. energy security adviser: We have not yet seen costs rise in Houthi armed attacks in the Red Sea.

Swedish Prime Minister: We joined NATO to defend our freedom and democracy.

Federal Reserve report: Small businesses with more debt will have more debt in 2023.

Fed report: Small businesses are more likely to expect increases in future revenue and hiring.

Fed report: More than half of small businesses say rising interest rates have increased debt costs.

Federal Reserve Report: Most small businesses faced financial challenges last year. The performance of small businesses will be stable in 2023. The biggest challenge facing small businesses is rising costs and wages. Small businesses view rate increases as a financial challenge.

Prochazka, member of the Czech Central Bank: Czech Central Bank officials believe that the neutral interest rate is about 3.5%-4%.

UN Spokesperson: International attention should continue to focus on increasing the large-scale distribution and access of land-based aid. Providing aid by land is more cost-effective and Gaza needs more entry points and more aid.

UN Spokesperson: Any increased aid access to the Gaza Strip, whether by sea transport or airdrop, is "clearly beneficial".

WTI crude oil hit $79 per barrel, up 0.51% on the day.

Brent crude oil hit $83 per barrel, up 0.46% on the day.

US President Biden: With the addition of Sweden, NATO is more united.

US President Biden: Welcome Sweden to join NATO.

According to local media: A Mexican navy helicopter crashed near Culiacan, Sinaloa.

Fed Mester: Considering raising long-term federal funds rate forecasts.