The monthly rate of U.S. durable goods orders excluding defense was -6.7% in October, compared with the previous value of 5.8%.

The monthly rate of U.S. non-defense capital durable goods orders excluding aircraft in October was -0.1%, expected to be 0.10%, and the previous value was 0.50%.

The monthly rate of durable goods orders excluding transportation in the United States in October was 0%, expected to be 0.10%, and the previous value was 0.40%.

The UK has cut its bond issuance plan for 2023-24 to 237.3 billion pounds, compared with market expectations of 224 billion pounds.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion was an act of state terrorism.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The poorest countries are affected by rising key interest rates.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We are seeing food inflation, rising energy prices.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia has dispatched the first batch of ships carrying grain to Africa for free.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Global economic turmoil is intensifying.

A Palestinian official: Israel and Hamas will conduct another hostage exchange this month.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Most economic activities have moved to Asia and Africa.

British Finance Minister Hunt: Legislation will be implemented to reduce National Insurance from January 6.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The global economic situation requires consensus to make decisions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The events in Gaza are also shocking.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The war was shocking, but so was the coup in Ukraine in 2014.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We must consider how to stop the war in Ukraine, which is a tragedy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: A consistent approach is needed to solve global problems.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunt: For those who choose not to participate in the job search process within six months, their benefits will be stopped.