German Geoscience Research Center GFZ: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in southern Peru.

Kuwait National News Agency: Kuwait’s new emir (head of state) accepts cabinet resignations.

According to the Financial Times: Britain and Switzerland will sign a post-Brexit financial services agreement.

In the United States, the MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.83% in the week ending December 15, compared with the previous value of 7.07%.

The Central Bank of Chile: The average copper price is expected to be US$3.80 per pound in 2024, an increase from the previous forecast of US$3.70 per pound.

Iranian Foreign Minister: Gaza is gradually moving towards a ceasefire.

Market news: Former European Central Bank Governing Council member Rimcevics was convicted by a Latvian court. Rimcevics faces 6 years in prison and asset confiscation for corruption. Rimcevics said he will appeal.

Confederation of German Industry: The German economy is heading towards recession.

Confederation of German Industry: We expect real economic output to fall by 0.4% in 2023.

Reserve Bank of India: The goal of sustained inflation consistent with the target is far from being achieved. Improvements in the quality of government spending bode well for medium-term growth prospects and fiscal consolidation.

Reserve Bank of India: Forecasts show inflation will rise further from the average level of 4.9% in September to October 2023 before falling. Inflation is hurting discretionary consumer spending.

The Reserve Bank of India: The inflation rate is expected to fall to 4.6% in the first three quarters of the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Reserve Bank of India: Global economic growth is likely to slow further in 2024.

Reserve Bank of India: The strong momentum of economic activity in India is expected to continue.

Reserve Bank of India: CPI inflation is expected to ease in the first three quarters of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) launches second infrastructure region in Canada.

According to TASS news agency: A Russian court fined Google 4.6 billion rubles.

Market news: French antitrust authorities fined Sony (SONY.N) 135 billion euros, accusing it of abusing its market position for the PS4.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Honda Motor Co (HMC.N) is recalling 106,030 U.S. vehicles due to battery cable issues.