Market news: Siemens Energy considers closing plants in its wind energy sector.

The Bank of Israel: Currently has no intention to sell more than $30 billion in foreign exchange.

Egyptian Prime Minister: Egypt will eliminate some tariffs and fees in the next six months to reduce the price of key commodities.

Bank of Israel: It’s hard to say what impact the Israel-Hamas conflict will have.

Bank of Israel: It is important to intervene in markets to reduce uncertainty and stabilize volatility.

Market news: Qatar leads hostage exchange negotiations between Hamas and Israel.

Bank of Israel: High levels of reserves enable the central bank to support the economy in emergencies.

Reeves, head of fiscal policy for the British Labor Party: The Labor government will increase the stamp duty surcharge on overseas home buyers.

According to the Associated Press: Saudi Arabia told FIFA they want to host the 2034 World Cup.

Reeves, head of fiscal policy for the British Labor Party: The British Labor Party will establish a new national wealth fund.

Brazilian Central Bank Survey: Brazilian economists expect GDP growth in 2023 to be 2.92%, the same as the previous estimate; GDP growth in 2024 is expected to be 1.50%, the same as the previous estimate.

Brazilian Central Bank Survey: Brazilian economists expect the SELIC interest rate at the end of 2023 to be 11.75%, the same as the previous forecast; the SELIC interest rate at the end of 2024 is expected to be 9.00%, the same as the previous forecast.

Brazilian Central Bank Survey: Brazilian economists expect the full-year inflation index to reach 4.86% in 2023, the same as the previous estimate; the annual inflation index in 2024 is expected to be 3.88%, slightly higher than the previous estimate of 3.87%.

The U.S. dollar rose above the 102 mark against the Russian ruble USD/RUB, rising more than 1.5% during the day.

Kuwait Petroleum Company: Plans to reach an oil production capacity of 4 million barrels per day in 2035 and a natural gas production capacity of 1.5 billion cubic feet in 2040.

Market news: Hamas is negotiating with Israel for the release of Israeli women and children hostages in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children in Israeli prisons. Negotiations are "actively advancing" but there are no signs of a breakthrough.

British Labor Party fiscal policy chief Reeves: I will propose a new fiscal lockdown measure, that is, all spending commitments will be reviewed by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Internal memo reveals: The World Bank is seriously concerned about the alarming escalation of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Fitch: Saudi Arabia will use more fiscal space to support strong growth, with spending in Saudi Arabia remaining broadly stable in 2024 before rising again in 2025-2026.