A Reuters survey shows that the Canadian dollar/US dollar is expected to rise 3.5% to $1.3130 in one year (the November survey was 1.30%).

According to a Reuters survey, the Canadian dollar/US dollar is expected to rise 0.4% to 1.3533 in three months (from 1.3450 in the November survey).

European Commission: Electric vehicle tariff delay is a one-time measure.

European Commission: An additional 3 billion euros will be allocated to promote EU battery manufacturing.

The European Commission proposes to extend existing rules of origin for electric vehicle trade between the EU and the UK for three years.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Overall lending in the UK remains sluggish.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: British banks have the ability to support borrowers.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: We remain vigilant about possible risks to financial stability.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Interest rates may need to remain near current levels.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: The outlook for inflation remains uncertain.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: British borrowers remain resilient in the face of high interest rates.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: The full impact of the interest rate hike has not yet hit the economy.

British Government: 45 new Russian sanctions targets and 1 Belarusian sanctions target.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Walsh: There is no way to avoid rising air fares.

EU Climate Commissioner Hoekstra: At the end of January next year, we will announce the EU’s 2040 emissions target.

Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA): Growth in the Asia-Pacific region is strong.

RIA Novosti: Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of the United Arab Emirates began.

ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company of the United Arab Emirates: set the price of Murban crude oil in January at US$83.32/barrel; priced Umluru crude oil in January at a premium of US$0.25/barrel to Murban crude oil; set the price of January Murban crude oil at US$83.32/barrel; The price of Sri Lankan crude oil is set at a discount of US$0.60 per barrel to Murban crude oil.