The U.S. dollar index DXY fell back below 104, down 0.36% on the day.

WTI crude oil hit $75 per barrel, rising 2.58% on the day.

Fed Collins: The current data is very confusing and the Fed is ready to wait patiently.

Fed Goolsby: The main thing the Fed needs to focus on is prices.

Fed Goolsby: Employment and growth should not be the main focus right now.

Fed Goolsby: Inflation has improved but remains too high.

Fed Goolsby: Inflation is my focus.

Fed Goolsby: There is a "huge gap" between data and how consumers and businesses feel about the economy.

Fed Goolsby: We will do everything we can to beat inflation.

The Hamas armed forces said in a statement that the hostages were not being held at a hospital but were taken to a care center for treatment.

Fed Daley: Regional business contacts remain concerned that inflation levels are too high.

Riksbank: It has launched a new recruitment process to find a replacement for Deputy Governor Floden after May 2024.

Riksbank: The current term of Riksbank Deputy Governor Floden is for his second term and will expire on May 21, 2024. Under the new Riksbank Act, members of the Executive Board can be elected for a maximum of two terms.

The Russian ruble fell against the US dollar, falling below the 90.00 mark.

Brent crude oil stood at $79 per barrel, up 1.91% on the day.

A senior EU official said the green light given by a December summit of EU leaders to start EU accession talks with Ukraine was "at risk".

Federal Reserve Governor Barr: Stablecoin innovation should be allowed, but must be conducted within a "very clear regulatory framework."

Federal Reserve Governor Barr: We must be very careful about stablecoins. Historically, private currencies can have an "explosive" impact if they are not well regulated.

Federal Reserve Governor Barr: Supports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposal for central clearing of Treasury bonds.