U.S. Department of Defense statement: U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Galante discussed "the post-combat stabilization phase" and increasing humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

The U.S. dollar rose more than 1% against the Norwegian krone USD/NOK.

US President Biden: It has been decided that steel and aluminum imported from the EU will not be subject to tariffs within the specified quota range. This policy will last until December 31, 2025.

As of December 28, the 7-year Treasury bond auction in the United States - the winning interest rate allocation percentage was 76.85%, compared with the previous value of 68.99%.

S&P: Stagnant natural gas prices and lower spending will limit U.S. shale gas inventories in 2024.

Venezuelan President Maduro: Venezuela deployed troops under threat from Guyana.

Brent crude oil fell below $78/barrel, down 1.59% on the day.

Market news: The Argentine General Confederation of Labor (CGT) called for a nationwide general strike on January 24.

Gaza health officials: Israeli air strikes killed 18 Palestinians in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

GBP/USD fell 0.50% on the day and is now at 1.2730.

Fannie Mae: As of December 28, the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan rate fell to 6.61%, the lowest level since May, from 6.67% last week.

Italian regulator: Italy will adjust household electricity prices, which will fall by 10.8% in the first quarter.

The four-week U.S. Treasury bond auction to December 28 - the bid multiple was 2.35, the previous value was 2.68.

The U.S. eight-week Treasury bond auction to December 28 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 2.59, compared with the previous value of 2.74.

United States Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 29 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan, Philippines.

Dabrowski, Monetary Policy Member of the Central Bank of Poland: The Monetary Policy Committee should wait until March next year before making a decision on interest rates.

According to "Süddeutsche Zeitung": The German government is considering various options for holding shares in Commerzbank.