Bank of Canada monetary policy review summary: Risks to the inflation outlook remain and an increase in policy rates may still be necessary.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $779.143 billion from 95 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

According to Nikkei: Japan is expected to export Patriot missiles at a price of about 500 million yen each. Japan will make a final decision next year and develop a timetable based on the specific needs of the United States and other parties.

According to Nikkei: Japan will consider allowing the United States to supply Japanese-made Patriot missiles to Europe and other regions.

According to Nikkei: Japan is considering allowing the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

According to AFP: Venezuela has released 21 political prisoners, including 8 US citizens.

U.S. Senator Brown called on U.S. President Biden to conduct a strict review of the U.S. Steel (XN) deal.

The yield on the 20-year U.S. Treasury note rose slightly after the Treasury auction, at 4.197%.

The U.S. 20-year Treasury bond auction to December 20 - the bid multiple was 2.55, the previous value was 2.58.

The U.S. 20-year Treasury bond auction on December 20th - the winning interest rate was 4.213%, compared with the previous value of 4.78%.

Costa, Chief of Staff to the President of Brazil: We expect interest rates to fall further.

Fed Harker: Interest rates should be cut, but not immediately.

Fed Harker: Infrastructure investment is very important.

Cryptocurrencies rose, with Canaan Technology (CAN.O) rising by more than 30%, Proshare Bitcoin Strategy ETF rising by more than 4%, and Bitcoin currently rising by more than 3%.

Fed Harker: Interest rates should be kept stable.

Fed Harker: There are real reasons why some people have negative sentiments about the economy. High price levels in many areas of the economy are causing stress for many people.

Fed Harker: The U.S. economy is extremely resilient.

Fed Harker: Many factors could hinder soft landing.