Sources: The ECB will address excess liquidity in the next phase of its anti-inflation process.

Saudi Energy Minister: Not targeting (specific) prices, but aiming to reduce volatility.

Saudi Energy Minister: The international energy market needs loose regulation.

Saudi Energy Minister: The main pillar of energy security is a sustainable market.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: We must make sure we control the deficit.

CEO of Danish energy company Orsted: US President Biden’s administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 is “still possible, but it will not be easy.”

According to RIA Novosti: Russia summoned the French ambassador.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: We hope Congress will stay focused and avoid anything that could cause the economy to lose momentum.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The government shutdown may have an impact on the economy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: I see no reason to shut down the government.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Restoring student loan repayments may affect some consumption.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There is no doubt that achieving lower inflation is very important for households. This is a very important goal.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Pay close attention to oil prices and oil production.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: U.S. President Biden wants to ensure that gasoline prices remain affordable.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There is a lag in the impact of monetary policy on the economy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: I think we are achieving lower inflation.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: It’s too early to predict the impact of the auto strike on the economy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Hope to see auto workers and companies reach a win-win agreement.

Spot silver fell by US$0.1 in the short term, falling back below US$23 per ounce, down 0.19% on the day.

Moderna (MRNA.O) fell 5.5%, leading losses among S&P 500 stocks.