Market News: The Italian Parliament approved the relaxation of the windfall profits tax on banks.

VinFast (VFS.O): Plans to build a production facility in India worth $150 million to $200 million.

VinFast (VFS.O): Deliveries in the third quarter were 10,027 vehicles. Net loss in the third quarter was $622.9 million.

Broadbent, deputy governor of the Bank of England: Overall, the economy is weaker than we expected.

Breman, Deputy Governor of the Riksbank: I expect to see some more obvious signs of an economic slowdown in the future than we are seeing now.

S&P: A variety of materials including lithium, cobalt and refined copper will enter a supply shortage in 2027. These materials are critical to the energy transition. Although a copper surplus is expected in 2023, copper production failed to meet demand last year.

Central Bank of Uganda: GDP growth is expected to be 6% in 2023-2024.

Central Bank of Uganda: Inflation rate is expected to be 3%-4% in the fourth quarter. GDP growth is expected to be 6%-7% in the medium term.

ECB Chief Economist Lane: Credit dynamics are weaker than we expected last year.

ECB Chief Economist Lane: Bond market pricing shows that the ECB interest rate is gradually lowering to 2%.

WTI crude oil fell below $82 per barrel, down 1.75% on the day. Brent crude oil fell 1.61% on the day and is currently at $84.21 per barrel.

The South African rand depreciated by 1% against the US dollar.

Market news: Indonesia plans to complete infrastructure projects with a total value of IDR 151.8 trillion in 2024.

Market news: The European Parliament formally approved the appointment of a new EU climate chief.

Broadbent, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England: UK inflation is expected to return to target within two years.

Broadbent, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England: The inflation situation in the UK is similar to other regions. Average mortgage rates are likely to continue to climb.

Senior Central Bank of Iraq Official: The Central Bank of Iraq has restricted the provision of U.S. dollar cash to local banks.

Senior Iraqi central bank official: Official data shows that about half of the $10 billion in cash that Iraq imports from U.S. reserves every year is misused.

Senior Iraqi central bank official: United Nations agencies and diplomatic missions may still be allowed to withdraw US dollar cash.