COMEX silver futures fell to $24 per ounce, down 0.66% on the day.

Fitch: In 2024, an economic slowdown and high interest rates will weigh on the U.S. mortgage debt securities market.

Market news: The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed new federal charges against Volkswagen.

Source: CPC blended oil loading in the Black Sea has resumed after the December 16 storm.

Market News: Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase applied to a U.S. court to review the SEC’s rejection of its rulemaking request.

According to data from the Battery Council International (BCI), U.S. vehicle replacement battery shipments in September increased by 1.5% year-on-year to 11.3 million units, and original battery shipments increased by 14.1% year-on-year to 1.931 million units.

The U.S. three-month Treasury bond auction as of December 18 - the winning rate allocation percentage was 18.16%, compared with the previous value of 70.11%.

The U.S. three-month Treasury bond auction as of December 18 - the winning interest rate was 5.26%, compared with the previous value of 5.26%.

The U.S. six-month Treasury bond auction as of December 18 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 3.1, compared with the previous value of 3.03.

According to Interfax: Russia has extended the swap period of Eurobonds to June 2024.

Israeli Defense Minister Galante: We will continue to operate in Gaza with varying degrees of intensity, perhaps accelerating operations in the north.

Norway will send naval officers to take part in the U.S.-led international operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea, the government said.

US Defense Secretary Austin: We are building a coalition to deal with the Houthi threat.

US Defense Secretary Austin: An online meeting of defense ministers will be convened on Tuesday to discuss the threat from Houthi armed actions.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: Houthi armed attacks are reckless, dangerous and violate international law.

Israeli Defense Minister Galante: Israel will not control Gaza in any civilian way.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) received reports of an incident northwest of Djibouti. The report stated that 5 small boats carrying armed personnel approached a ship 63 nautical miles northwest of Djibouti. The attempted attack on the ship "may have been Nearby coalition forces stopped it."

Spokesperson for the British Prime Minister: We are in dialogue with the shipping sector about strengthening maritime security in the Red Sea region.