The monthly layoff rate of challenger companies in the United States in November was 23.55%, compared with -22.38% in the previous month.

The annual layoff rate of challenger companies in the United States in November was -40.8%, compared with the previous value of 8.80%.

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.00% during the day and are currently at $2.491/million British thermal units.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia expects a deficit of about 0.5% of GDP in 11 months.

Turkish President Erdogan: Stressed the importance of always keeping communication channels open.

Turkish President Erdogan: I believe that holding high-level meetings between Turkey and Greece every year will be beneficial to Turkey.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We hope that Russia’s GDP will grow by 3.5% in 2023.

Greek Prime Minister: It is realistic to achieve an exchange of 10 billion euros in business activities within 5 years.

Greek Prime Minister: Greece will allow Turkish tourists to obtain short-term tourist visas.

Greek Prime Minister: Greece and Türkiye intend to start new relations.

Russia and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement in which they supported the cessation of military operations in the Gaza Strip. In addition, Russia welcomes the restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Market news: The EU’s artificial intelligence bill may exclude open source models from the rules.

Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) declined to comment.

Sources: The Bank of England requires some lenders to report their private credit market exposures by the end of 2023.

Saudi Arabia and Russia emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in oil and gas.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Ford Motor Company recalls 18,527 vehicles.

According to the Saudi Press Agency: Saudi Crown Prince and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised OPEC+’s “successful efforts” in promoting stability in the global oil market.

UK Government: The (latest) sanctions relate to cyber activities that undermine the integrity, prosperity and security of UK organizations and the UK government.

According to TASS: Russian President Vladimir Putin will talk to the Crown Prince of Oman at the VTB Investment Forum.