Thailand’s Prime Minister: Still supports traditional automobile manufacturing industry.

The Central Bank of Ghana lowered its benchmark interest rate from 30% to 29%.

Senior EU official: EU negotiations with Hungary on funding for Ukraine are based on finding a compromise acceptable to all parties.

Lee Foulger, director of financial stability, strategy and risk at the Bank of England: Risks emerging in private credit markets may trigger a broader decline in risk appetite.

Lee Foulger, head of financial stability, strategy and risk at the Bank of England: The illiquidity of private credit investments can make risk management difficult.

Thai Prime Minister: Interest rates are currently at a relatively high level.

Citi ended its bullish position on the Hungarian Forint due to central bank policy, EU tensions and other factors.

Governor of the Central Bank of Pakistan: GDP growth is expected to be 2%-3% this fiscal year, and the average inflation rate throughout the year is expected to be between 23-25%.

According to RIA Novosti: The local governor said that the oil refinery in Yaroslavl, Russia, was operating normally after the drone attack.

Barcelona Port Director: This delay affects all sectors, including the LNG supply chain.

Barcelona Port Director: Our supply traffic is delayed by 10-15 days due to the Red Sea crisis.

Tesla (TSLA.O): Continue to monitor and add Tesla Supercharger network to prepare for future demand.

Tesla (TSLA.O): As of December 31, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $16.4 billion and $12.7 billion, respectively.

The New Zealand dollar rose 0.50% against the US dollar during the day and is now at 0.6121.

A spokesman for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency: If funds are not restored, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency will not be able to continue to provide services and operate in Gaza and other areas after the end of February.

[European Commission: No additional funds will be provided to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the East before the end of February] On January 29, local time, the European Commission issued a statement stating that it does not expect to provide additional funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the East before the end of February. All staff of the agency should be vetted as soon as possible to confirm that they are not involved in Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) attacks on Israel. The European Commission will make a decision on whether to continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for the East (UNRWA) regarding allegations that its staff were involved in the attack, the statement said, adding that the Commission will review the matter based on the findings announced by the United Nations and the actions it will take.

According to local media "Radio Al-Sham", on January 29, local time, the Said Zainab area in the southern suburbs of Damascus, Syria, was hit by an air strike. The party responsible for the air strike has not yet been confirmed.

Market Regulator of India Chairman: Brokers will form opinions in a few months, after which investors will be consulted on extending trading hours.

British Prime Minister Sunak: We urge Iran to reduce tensions in the Middle East.