Market news: The Swiss upper house of parliament passed a ban on Hamas.

US President Joe Biden: Knows how many people feel that too much stuff is unaffordable.

U.S. President Biden: CPI data shows "continued progress" in fighting inflation.

U.S. Senator Murphy: If Congress delays the upcoming recess, the Senate could reach an agreement on Ukraine aid and border security before Christmas.

The Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Army and Minister of Defense inspected the troops in the eastern region.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: The meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky was "very powerful."

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: We are encouraged by signs that things are improving.

Dutch authorities raised the threat level to level 4 on a scale of 1-5.

Dutch authorities raised the threat level, saying the risk of an attack was "real."

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: High long-term interest rates will put pressure on the fiscal outlook.

According to the Wall Street Journal: As Microsoft (MSFT.O) moves further into artificial intelligence and supercomputing, the company is betting that nuclear energy can help meet its huge power needs.

U.S. Treasury bond yields turned higher during the day, with the 10-year Treasury bond yield rising 0.20 basis points to 4.241% and the 2-year Treasury bond yield at 4.73%.

The World Bank announced $20 million in new financing to provide emergency relief to the affected people in Gaza.

Ethereum hit $2,200 per coin, down 0.77% on the day.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The Biden administration is making every effort to lower consumer prices.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Housing costs continue to rise but are expected to fall over time.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Prices are rising much slower than before, but price levels, including rent, are still high.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There is no need to use high unemployment to reduce inflation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The U.S. economy is heading for a soft landing.