US White House: The United States believes that the Israeli War Cabinet and Department of Defense have accepted US advice and guidance.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.83% in night trading at 16,084 points, a 132-point premium.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE): In the week ended January 23, the net long position of ICE Brent crude oil held by speculators decreased by 18,726 contracts to 208,147 contracts. Speculative net long positions in gasoline futures increased by 9,490 contracts to 19,763 contracts.

Market news: The UK said it plans to start post-Brexit border inspections on January 31.

Market news: German Chancellor Scholz and US President Biden will meet in the second week of February.

White House: US President Joe Biden had a phone call with Egyptian President Sisi on Friday.

Market news: German Chancellor Scholz will visit Washington to meet with US President Biden on aid to Ukraine.

Spot platinum fell 3%.

The White House National Climate Advisor: Since 2022, the United States has "excessively supplied" natural gas to its European allies.

White House National Climate Advisor: The Department of Energy will "move quickly" to study the impact of the LNG permit decision.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $570.828 billion from 77 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Network status monitoring website DownDetector: User reports indicate problems with Microsoft Teams.

Brazilian Minister: Vale needs to communicate better with government.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Services: U.S. drillers are adding oil and gas drilling equipment for the second week in a row.

The total number of natural gas rigs drilled in the United States in the week to January 26 was 119, compared with the previous value of 120.

According to the British Financial Times: European Council President Michel has given up plans to participate in the European Parliament elections.

Market news: Morgan Stanley plans to double its private credit portfolio.