Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: "Tense" conditions observed in overnight markets.

U.S. natural gas futures extended losses, with prices falling to their lowest levels since May 2023.

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny: The goal is not just to fight. Ukraine may seek to weaken Russia’s economic capabilities or isolate it and consume its strength.

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny: Ukraine needs to find new ways and capabilities to gain an advantage over Russia.

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny: The new system may be implemented within five months, and partners hold the same view.

In a commentary article on war measures, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhne called for arming the national system with new technologies.

U.S. stocks continued their gains, with the Nasdaq rising 1.00%.

ExxonMobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) turned lower after media reports that Israel agreed to a ceasefire agreement.

U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 3.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2.037/million British thermal units.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Despite the positive data in November, he still expects growth to be relatively weak in the fourth quarter.

WTI crude oil futures fell 1.00% during the day, now trading at $75.09 per barrel; Brent oil fell nearly 1%.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: The bank has begun work on incorporating climate change into the construction of its main macro model.

Iran said it had discussed a ceasefire agreement.

Market News: US President Biden signed an executive order imposing sanctions on four Israeli settlers involved in violence in the West Bank.

Zoom (ZM.O) laid off about 150 people this week.

Northern Ireland Assembly: The Northern Ireland Assembly will reconvene on February 3.

Bitcoin exceeded $43,000 per coin, rising 1.41% during the day.

According to the Times of Israel: The United States confirmed that US Secretary of State Blinken will visit Israel on Sunday.

EUR/USD rose by 0.50% during the day and is now at 1.0872.