Philippine Department of Defense: Stronger defense ties between the Philippines and Canada could lead to a visiting forces agreement.

Philippines and Canada sign early stage defense cooperation agreement.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: The fight against inflation has not yet been completely won, but the situation is much better than last year. According to our forecasts, inflation should remain below 2% over the next three years.

European Commission Executive Vice President Dombrovskis: What worries me most is Russia’s continued military behavior.

European Commission Executive Vice President Dombrovskis: Challenges in 2024 have the potential to disrupt trade.

Brent crude oil exceeded $79 per barrel, rising 0.49% on the day.

Swiss National Bank President Jordan: Inflation forecasts indicate no need to raise interest rates.

Belarusian Defense Minister: Under the new defense principles, the deployment of nuclear weapons as a coercive measure of strategic deterrence is possible.

Greek Prime Minister: 2024 will be a very good year for the Greek economy.

British retail sales data were weak, and British government bond yields of all maturities fell by about 4 basis points after the opening.

Boeing (BA.N): It will strengthen quality review during the production process of 737 aircraft.

Boeing (BA.N): Previous problems with the MAX 9 have not materially delayed deliveries to India.

According to Nippon Sankei Shimbun: The Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan will be disbanded.

Israel Defense Forces: Deputy head of propaganda department of Palestinian Islamic Jihad killed in Gaza airstrike.

Citi: Raised Coinbase (COIN.O) price target to $151 from $90.

U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 3.00% during the day and are now trading at $2.616/million British thermal units.

The Reserve Bank of India: The total non-performing loan ratio is expected to be between 4% and 4.25% in fiscal 2024.

Boeing (BA.N) executive: In the past few years, Indian domestic airlines have faced the problem of uneven market share.

Boeing (BA.N) executive: India and South Asia will need 2,705 new aircraft by 2042.