Fitch: (Regarding European FMCG and Retail Companies) Consumers are expected to continue to seek savings, reduce consumption levels and look for affordable options in 2024.

The European Commission proposes a simplified package to ease the burden on EU farmers.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces fired interceptor missiles at two "suspicious aerial targets" entering Israel from Lebanon. It is unclear whether the targets were shot down.

Fitch: Revenue growth of European FMCG and retail companies will be limited in the first half of 2024.

Romania plans to nominate Romanian President Iohannis for a NATO position.

UBS: Lowered its target price for Nvidia (NVDA.O) from $850 to $800.

Faraday Future (FFIE.O) expanded its intraday gains to 20%.

The U.S. two-year Treasury bond yield continued to rise, rising 3.7 basis points to 4.692% during the day.

Fed Governor Jefferson: Three key risks still exist: stagnant consumer spending leading to slow inflation, weak employment, and geopolitical risks that remain elevated.

Fed Governor Jefferson: Inflation progress reflects supply and demand factors and the tightening of Fed policy.

Fed Governor Jefferson: Continued growth in spending poses an upside risk to my forecast.

Fed Governor Jefferson: Spending and output growth are expected to slow in 2024.

Fed Governor Jefferson: We remain cautiously optimistic about inflation progress and will carefully consider all data when evaluating policy.

Fed Governor Jefferson: It is possible to reduce inflation without significantly increasing unemployment.

Fed Governor Jefferson: The PCE has risen 2.4% in the past 12 months through January, according to Fed staff estimates.

Faraday Future (FFIE.O) expanded its gains to 15%.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Will ensure “unhindered flow” of military supplies.