Halliburton (HAL.N): International exploration and production spending is expected to grow by low double digits in 2024.

Barrick Gold is in talks with Zambia for a smelter and new exploration areas.

GBP/USD fell back below 1.27, down 0.08% on the day.

In the United States, the annual Red Book commercial retail sales rate for the week ending January 20 was 5.2%, compared with the previous value of 5%.

Goldman Sachs: Global copper production is now forecast to reach 23 million tons in 2024.

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.00% during the day and are currently at $2.346/million British thermal units.

Israeli government spokesman: Efforts are being made to secure the release of the hostages.

Israeli government spokesman: (Asked about hostage deal) Will not accept ceasefire that allows Hamas to retain power in Gaza.

Central Bank of Russia: The impact of forced foreign exchange sales in recent months has been mild.

Head of the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority: Add IT service outsourcing to the list of risks of concern.

The Baltic Dry Bulk Index fell 2.96% to 1,473 points.

According to Interfax: Russia will issue Russian Government Bonds (OFZ) due in March 2034 on Wednesday.

Fitch: The outlook for the Middle East reflects geopolitical risk, oil assumptions. The conflict is having negative spillover effects on neighboring countries, especially Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan.

Fitch: Middle East oil exporters are expected to achieve stronger growth in 2024.

British Prime Minister Sunak: Preliminary evidence of night attacks against the Houthi armed forces shows that all intended targets have been destroyed.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia has once again attacked Ukrainian cities and people. So far, 22 people have been injured and 5 people have died in Kiev, and 51 people have been injured in Kharkiv, including 4 children. One person was killed in Pavlohrad.

British Prime Minister Sunak: We will announce new sanctions against the financing of the Houthi armed forces in the next few days.

British Prime Minister Sunak: British Foreign Secretary Cameron will visit the Middle East in the next few days.

British Prime Minister Sunak: The UK will cooperate with the United States to impose new sanctions on the Houthis.