According to NBC News: Alaska Airlines CEO says it will take several days to inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.

According to NBC News: Alaska Airlines’ CEO said the airline discovered “some loose bolts” on “many” Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft during inspections.

Governor of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine: Three new Russian air strikes damaged infrastructure in the Kharkiv city area.

According to The Information: More Google DeepMind employees will establish artificial intelligence startups.

Oil trader Gunvor Group expects U.S. crude production to grow by 500,000 barrels per day this year.

Market news: Southwest Airlines flight attendants approved strike authorization with a 98% vote.

US Department of Defense Spokesperson: We have not yet provided specific equipment commitments to Ukraine.

US Department of Defense Spokesperson: Our strikes destroyed 25 Houthi missile facilities.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: There are still many changing factors and we hope to complete the (aid to Ukraine) funding agreement as soon as possible.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: De-escalation between the Red Sea and Yemen’s Houthi rebels is crucial and attacks on ships must stop immediately.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres: We once again call for the immediate implementation of a humanitarian ceasefire.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: Gaza needs more crossings and aid through the Israeli port of Ashdod must also be restored.

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres: The supply of aid to Gaza is "seriously inadequate" and believes that it is an "illusion" for 2.2 million people to survive solely on aid.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 2.10% in night trading at 15,632 points, with a premium of 278 points.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen emphasized the importance of U.S. Congress’s assistance to Ukraine in an online meeting with the Ukrainian Prime Minister.

Market news: U.S. President Biden will address members of the United Auto Workers union in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

SNB President Jordan: I am confident that there will not be a recession in Switzerland.

SNB President Jordan: Inflation in December was much better than in September.

Market news: The release date of Apple Car has been postponed to 2028 from the previous 2026.