The Israeli new shekel extended gains against the dollar to 1%.

U.S. President Biden: (Commenting on the agreement reached by unions and automakers) I think it is a good thing.

The three major U.S. stock indexes all rose more than 1% in early trading.

The head of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities accused the Dagestan authorities of being unprepared, allowing large-scale violations and making open threats against Jews and Israelis.

President of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities: Anti-Israel sentiment has turned into an open attack on Russian Jews.

The head of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities has called on Russian authorities to find and punish organizers of anti-Semitic protests in Dagestan.

European Commission President von der Leyen: Kosovo will implement a visa-free policy on January 1 next year.

According to Lebanese national news agency NNA: Israel attacks Lebanese border villages.

General Motors (GM.N) rose before the market opened and is now up 1.84%.

Market news: North Sea Forties crude oil loading volume in December is set at 10 ships.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The policy is being transmitted effectively.

European Central Bank Vice President Guindos: Domestic inflation remains strong.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Monetary policy is working.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Growth risks tend to be to the downside.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The euro zone economy is still weak.

Bank of Spain: Vulnerabilities include high public debt and financial stress on businesses and households. Asset quality is expected to deteriorate in the coming quarters due to the high interest rate environment.

Bank of Spain: The latest information shows that Spain’s economic growth trend was moderate in the fourth quarter.

Bank of Spain: Risks include higher and more persistent inflation, as well as downward pressure on economic growth.