A doctor at Shifa Hospital in Gaza said that Israeli forces stepped up searches of the hospital but found "nothing."

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ramsden: The latest interest rate market curve and economist forecasts are consistent with external forecasters, who are more optimistic about the supply outlook than the Monetary Policy Committee.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ramsden: British service sector inflation is still very high.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ramsden: But I will continue to make decisions between meetings based on my assessment of economic developments.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Lumsden: He does not rule out the possibility that more sustained inflationary pressures will have to be dealt with by further raising bank interest rates in the future.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: It’s too early to declare victory over inflation.

According to CNBC: Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said that internal political issues (in the United States) are affecting foreign demand for bonds.

According to CNBC: Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said he does not think the Federal Reserve will make major policy changes.

According to CNBC: Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said that the U.S. interest rate structure will remain relatively stable.

Dutch Defense Minister: An additional 2 billion euros in military assistance will be provided to Ukraine.

According to CNBC: Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said that looking ahead, we will face debt problems.

German government spokesman: We believe that state governments must also review the impact of the court ruling.

German government spokesman: The review of the court ruling will take some time, as will the new climate fund plan.

German government spokesman: The court ruling has far-reaching implications beyond the 2024 budget, and the impact on other special funds is being reviewed.

Brent crude weakened as Urals crude prices fell and freight rates rose following U.S. sanctions, traders said.

Traders and Reuters calculations showed that Russian Urals crude oil prices fell below the price limit since July.

The EU sanctions proposal shows that the EU will gradually ban Russian diamonds processed in third countries from March 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024, including jewelry containing Russian diamonds.

WTI crude oil stood at $74/barrel, up 1.22% on the day.