IMF chief economist: We are close to a rate cut, but not quite there yet.

U.S. and Burundi oil prices fell by about $0.4 in the short term, now trading at $75.98/barrel and $80.96/barrel.

The main contract of SC crude oil fell by 2.00% during the day and is now trading at 577.10 yuan/barrel.

Indian multinational company L&T: It is studying alternatives to the Red Sea route, which may affect costs.

IMF: Saudi Arabia’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 has been lowered to 2.7%, compared with the October forecast of 4%.

IMF: The GDP growth rate in the Middle East and Central Asia is forecast to be 2.9% in 2024, down from the 3.4% forecast in October.

The main contract of coke fell by more than 2%, now trading at 2283.5 yuan/ton.

IMF: Economic growth in emerging Asia is expected to reach 5.2% in 2024, slower than the 5.4% growth rate in 2023, but higher than the October forecast.

Ethereum lost $2,300 per coin, down 0.82% on the day.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Allegations against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) should be investigated.

Senior EU officials say talks on funding and military aid for Ukraine remain "difficult" despite some concessions from Hungary.

US Energy Security Envoy Hochstein: From a supply perspective, the Red Sea conflict is "controllable".

U.S. Energy Security Envoy Hochstein: He believes the price reflection in the oil market is accurate.

Tangen, CEO of Norway’s sovereign fund: Fighting inflation may be more difficult than expected.

U.S. Energy Security Envoy Hochstein: Oil supplies from the United States, Brazil and Guyana have increased significantly.

U.S. energy security envoy Hochstein: Oil demand and supply are "well balanced."

The official market exchange rate of the Nigerian naira fell to a record high of 1,490 against the US dollar.

The German Automobile Association: It is expected that German electric vehicle sales will decline by 14% this year.

Data company Nasdaq Electronic Investments: Investors will withdraw approximately $103 billion from hedge funds in 2023, compared with $112 billion in 2022.