U.S. stocks continued their gains, with the Nasdaq rising 1.00%.

ExxonMobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) turned lower after media reports that Israel agreed to a ceasefire agreement.

U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 3.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2.037/million British thermal units.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Despite the positive data in November, he still expects growth to be relatively weak in the fourth quarter.

WTI crude oil futures fell 1.00% during the day, now trading at $75.09 per barrel; Brent oil fell nearly 1%.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: The bank has begun work on incorporating climate change into the construction of its main macro model.

Iran said it had discussed a ceasefire agreement.

Market News: US President Biden signed an executive order imposing sanctions on four Israeli settlers involved in violence in the West Bank.

Zoom (ZM.O) laid off about 150 people this week.

Northern Ireland Assembly: The Northern Ireland Assembly will reconvene on February 3.

Bitcoin exceeded $43,000 per coin, rising 1.41% during the day.

According to the Times of Israel: The United States confirmed that US Secretary of State Blinken will visit Israel on Sunday.

EUR/USD rose by 0.50% during the day and is now at 1.0872.

According to the U.S. political news website Politico: U.S. Senate Republican Congressman Thune hopes to amend the tax bill.

US President Joe Biden cracks down on Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians.

Freddie Mac: U.S. 30-year mortgage interest rates fell to 6.63%.

Qualcomm (QCOM.O) CEO: Artificial intelligence application scenarios are exciting, but the appropriate timing is difficult to predict.

Qualcomm (QCOM.O) CEO: Demand for high-end phones remains stable.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Government spending is expected to grow by about 2.25%, slightly above potential levels; increased spending may hinder efforts to reduce inflation.

Bank of Canada Governor McCallum: We hope to see inflationary pressures continue to ease and that underlying inflation has a clear downward momentum.