Italian officials: G7 industrial summit agreed to adjust rules to promote the development of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

According to Nikkei: Japan will strengthen defense cooperation with the private sector in the field of drones.

Tunisian Prime Minister: Tunisia will allow crypto assets to be used in foreign exchange reform.

Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian air defense systems shot down 136 Ukrainian drones, 1 aerial bomb, 8 Haimas and multiple rocket launcher shells in one day.

The price of basic electricity delivered in Germany next year increased by 5.6% to 77.35 euros/MWh.

Indian Petroleum Ministry: National fuel retailers will reduce gasoline and diesel prices.

Israel’s Special Envoy to the United States: (Regarding U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s remarks) Commenting on the domestic political situation of an ally is unhelpful.

COMEX silver futures fell below $25 per ounce, down 0.66% on the day.

COMEX gold futures fell 1.00% on the day, now trading at $2,158.80 per ounce.

GBP/USD fell 0.50% on the day and is now at 1.2734.

Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: No tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake in Japan.

The South African rand fell more than 1% against the dollar.

According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: the Fukushima earthquake intensity was 5 weak.

Japan Meteorological Agency: An earthquake occurred near Fukushima.

Maersk CEO: Global container shipping capacity increased by 9% in 2023, and we expect it to increase by 11% in 2024 and 7% in 2025.

EUR/USD fell by 0.50% during the day and is now at 1.0893.

Maersk CEO: The container ship market is facing overcapacity.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): An American Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night after a tire blew out while taking off from Dallas.