Spot gold rose $5 in the short term and is now at $2,209.92 per ounce.

Benchmark: Raise the target price of Pinduoduo (PDD.O) to $220.

SNB Deputy Governor: No comment on the latest data on the outstanding amount of emergency liquidity under the Credit Suisse rescue plan.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: The existing committee structure of the Swiss National Bank is good.

Norges Bank Governor: A second interest rate cut is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2025.

SNB President Jordan: In Switzerland, we have an effective regulatory system for banks.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: We are still willing to remain active in the foreign exchange market, possibly selling or buying; we are not currently focusing on the sale or purchase of foreign exchange.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: The situation in the Middle East is particularly difficult.

Deputy Governor of the Swiss National Bank: No comment on whether he is willing to take over as president.

Türkiye and the Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed to start negotiations on a free trade agreement.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: The biggest current geopolitical risks include the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

European Commission President von der Leyen: Small modular reactors are a promising technology and are currently competing to be brought to the market.

European Commission President Von der Leyen: Extending the operation of the current nuclear fleet is one of the cheapest ways to ensure large-scale clean energy.

European Commission President von der Leyen: Nuclear energy can also be used to provide decarbonized heat or supply low-emission hydrogen energy.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: No target has been set for the size of the balance sheet.

SNB President Jordan: The SNB is not afraid to use balance sheet measures if necessary.

European Commission President von der Leyen: The future of nuclear energy is difficult to guarantee, and the main task is to ensure new investment.

Russian Defense Ministry: Vice Admiral Kabantzov was appointed interim commander of the Northern Fleet.

Norges Bank Governor: Fragile buildings, wage growth add to uncertainty.

Deputy President of the Swiss National Bank: AT1 debt needs to bear losses in the early stages of the crisis.