European Central Bank President Lagarde: The European Central Bank is independent of the actions of other central banks.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: If the first-quarter data continues to be encouraging, it will be of great significance.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: We must be convinced that the fall in inflation is sustainable.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Fourth-quarter wage data is encouraging.

According to the Financial Times: Israel has proposed a plan to fully control Gaza after the war.

According to The Times of Israel: An Israeli delegation sets off for Paris for hostage negotiations, and officials are cautiously optimistic.

Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraq plans to become self-sufficient in oil derivatives by the middle of next year.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: 1.5 billion euros in quick payments will flow to food manufacturers.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban confirmed that parliament will take action on joining NATO next Monday.

The Polish zloty rose against the euro after the European Union said it would provide aid funds to Poland.

Swedish Prime Minister: This agreement will strengthen European security and cooperation between our countries.

Swedish Prime Minister: I strongly welcome the strengthening of security cooperation between Sweden and Hungary.

European Commission President Von der Leyen: We discussed the situation faced by European farmers.

Swedish Prime Minister: Sweden and Hungary do not agree on everything, but we should be more active in strengthening cooperation on common positions.

The White House: Implementing new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing behind-the-scenes support to Russia.

The European Commission will unfreeze up to 137 billion euros in funds for Poland next week.

US White House: Sanctions will target individuals related to Navalny’s imprisonment and the Russian financial sector. Sanctions will target the Russian defense industrial base, procurement networks and sanctions evaders on multiple continents.

The White House: Announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia.

Netherlands CPB Economic Policy Analysis Bureau: Global trade volume increased by 1% in December.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: No discussion on the recapitalization of the Bundesbank is expected.