Fed Mester: The issue in the next stage is not the timing of interest rate cuts, although the market is currently in that stage.

Nippon Steel: Acquired U.S. Steel (XN) for $55 per share in cash.

Angola plans to load 32 crude oil cargo ships in February next year, down from the 37 planned in January.

EU Internal Market Commissioner Breton: The EU has launched a formal infringement investigation process against Social Media X.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel must increase its defense budget by NIS 20 billion every year.

Barclays head of research: Expects stock market to have room to rise.

Barclays head of research: U.S. deficit will exacerbate problems.

Market news: Crew recruitment giant asks shipowners to consider Red Sea route alternatives.

Barclays head of research: Banks are finding it increasingly difficult to move funds across sectors.

German government spokesman: The government is determined to implement the budget agreement reached.

German government spokesman: Do not expect a detailed agreement on the 2024 budget at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

Fitch: The mid-range discretionary market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa is expected to continue declining in 2024, especially in the UK.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 kilometers south of Padam, India.

Thailand Customs: Imports increased by 10.1% in November, reaching US$25.9 billion.

Thailand Customs: Exports increased 4.9% in November to US$23.5 billion.

Fitch: Cautious consumption of large-ticket items (such as electronics and household goods) is expected to continue in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2024.

Fitch: Retail demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa will remain weak in 2024. While no further pressure on retailer profits is expected, retail demand in EMEA will remain close to 2023 lows in 2024.

Broadbent, deputy governor of the Bank of England: It is not possible to conclude that wages have fallen significantly.

German Geoscience Research Center GFZ: A 5.7-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kashmir-India border area.