The annual rate of the PCE price index in the United States in December was 2.6%, expected to be 2.60%, and the previous value was 2.60%.

The monthly rate of personal income in the United States in December was 0.3%, which was expected to be 0.30% and the previous value was 0.40%.

U.S. Central Command: Houthi armed forces fired anti-ship ballistic missiles at the guided-missile destroyer USS Kani. The destroyer successfully shot down the missile and no casualties or damage were reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: We will continue this war until we achieve absolute victory, until all hostages are released and Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: The willingness of the International Court of Justice to discuss genocide charges against Israel is a shame that will not be erased for generations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: We will continue to defend ourselves and our citizens while complying with international law.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel is engaged in an unprecedented just war.

South African Government: It is the sincere hope that Israel will not take action to obstruct the implementation of this order.

ECB Governing Council member Kazaks: Inflation risks are balanced; even if there is an expectation of an interest rate cut in March, it is not enough to warrant a radical interest rate cut.

International Court of Justice in The Hague: Israel must submit report on Gaza within a month.

According to the Times of Israel: The president of the International Court of Justice cited inflammatory remarks made by Israeli Defense Minister Galante, Israeli President Herzog and others, which could be interpreted as attempts to kill civilians in Gaza.

International Court of Justice at The Hague: Orders Israel to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement to genocide.

U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm: (Talking about the suspension of approval of new liquefied natural gas export projects) This is a temporary measure, not permanent.

International Court of Justice at The Hague: All parties in the Gaza Strip are bound by international law.

International Court of Justice in The Hague: Ruling creates international legal obligations for Israel.

International Court of Justice in The Hague: Measures must be taken to improve the humanitarian situation (in Gaza).

International Court of Justice at The Hague: Orders Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide. Israel must ensure that its military does not commit genocide.

Argentine President Milai fired his infrastructure minister, local newspapers in Argentina reported, citing unnamed government officials.