Ukraine has transported 8.6 million tons of cargo through seaports since August 8.

Fitch: High oil prices and interest rates are positive for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Economy: Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.9% year-on-year from January to November.

The Kremlin reiterated its concern about the situation in Gaza and said it would be next to impossible to provide aid to the Palestinians while fighting continues.

Kremlin: Believes the authority of Ukraine’s leadership is being undermined.

Kremlin: It’s important to understand that pumping tens of billions of dollars into Ukraine has not helped it succeed on the battlefield.

The Kremlin: It will pay "very close attention" to the meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Biden.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): It is expected that investment activity in the United States may weaken.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): Expects a weak performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 after lower production in the third quarter.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): Actual output is expected to fall by 1% in 2023 (previous forecast was -2%), and actual output is expected to drop by 4% in 2024 (previous forecast was -2%).

Market News: The European banking industry has more than $150 billion to support payments.

In German over-the-counter trading, the price of basic load electricity delivered the next day fell 10.6% to 94.8 euros/MWh.

Jansson, Deputy Governor of the Riksbank: As long as there are upward risks to inflation, the interest rate path is expected to remain unchanged.

COP28 Director General Al Suwaidi: I hope to be able to produce a document that satisfies people; now we need all parties to stand up and clearly show how they will fulfill their commitments.

US Geological Survey: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in southwestern India.

The Central Bank of Armenia lowered the key refinancing rate to 9.25%.

Bitcoin hit $42,000 per coin, up 2.17% on the day.

World Bank: Myanmar’s economy is expected to grow by 1% between March 2023 and March 2024.

Thai Prime Minister: Debt measures implemented by the government will help more than 10.3 million people.

Two Pakistani security officials said the death toll in the attack on Pakistani troops had risen to 24.