Kotecki, a member of the Polish Central Bank, said cutting interest rates in 2023 was a mistake, but we cannot fix it by raising interest rates now.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.4 million cubic meters on Friday.

According to the Russian Satellite News Agency: The Russian air defense system destroyed a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over the Bryansk region.

Barclays raised its price target on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM.N) to $125 from $110.

Securities and Exchange Board of India: Action will be taken against illegal accounts in IPO applications.

Market news: Pakistani and Iranian officials are actively exchanging information.

Securities and Exchange Board of India: The regulator is taking steps to curb misconduct by inflated subscribers in public issues.

Recently, winter storms have swept through most parts of the United States, causing at least 41 deaths across the country and affecting more than 80 million people in 30 states. According to data from flight tracking websites, more than 10,000 flights in the United States have been canceled due to bad weather since the 12th of this month. According to the weather department, by the end of this week, many parts of the United States will encounter a new wave of cold air.

The Palestinian Al-Quds newspaper reported on January 19 that the Israeli army launched an attack on a residence near Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip, which has killed at least seven Palestinians.

German Geoscience Research Center: A 5.59-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Vanuatu Islands,

US Geological Survey: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake occurred in Tonga.

Malaysian GDP data fell short of expectations, and the Malaysian ringgit gave up its gains during the day.

Microsoft (MSFT.O): The feature downgrade issue experienced by Japanese users in Microsoft Teams has been resolved.

Data show: Malaysia’s imports increased by 2.9% in December, Malaysia’s exports fell by 10.0% in December, and Malaysia’s trade surplus in December was 11.8 billion ringgit.

Data shows that Malaysia’s fourth-quarter GDP grew by 3.4% year-on-year, while market estimates were for 4.1%.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha: Digital wallets may be delayed from May.

Malaysia’s Trade Minister: The automotive industry is expected to contribute 104 billion ringgit to GDP by 2030.

The National Disaster Reduction Council of the Philippines released a report on the 19th stating that as of 8 a.m. that day, the recent continuous rainfall in the south caused floods and landslides, resulting in at least 7 deaths and 2 injuries in the Caraga and Davao regions of Mindanao. The number of people affected by the disaster exceeded 270,000. The fatalities were reported from landslides in Kindavao province. A landslide occurred in a local mining area on the 18th, resulting in 7 deaths, 2 injuries, and several missing people. Local officials said that on the morning of the 19th, search and rescue operations had continued, and four people were still missing.

Philippine central bank official: The transmission effect of the interest rate increase is quite significant and the transmission mechanism is intact.

Bitcoin hit $41,000 per coin, down 0.16% on the day.