Fitch Ratings: U.S. consumer spending is expected to slow in 2024.

Fitch Ratings: Continued disruption to key global trade routes could lead to further weakening of global trade flows.

Fitch Ratings: International trade flows continue to be weak in many emerging markets, with annual growth rates of both exports and imports declining in 2023.

Fitch Ratings: International trade flows in emerging markets show vulnerability.

Morgan Stanley (MS.N) Chief Financial Officer: Will reiterate existing financial targets.

European Commission statement: EU countries have imposed sanctions on Hamas political leader Yahia Sinouar.

Morgan Stanley (MS.N) U.S. stocks rose 2.1% before the market opened, with fourth-quarter revenue exceeding expectations.

The Saudi foreign minister said "definitely" when asked whether the kingdom could recognize Israel as part of a broader deal.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky meets with US Secretary of State Blinken.

After the earnings report was released, Morgan Stanley (MS.N) rose 1% in pre-market trading.

Morgan Stanley (MS.N) reported fourth-quarter wealth management revenue of $6.65 billion, beating market expectations of $6.4 billion. Equity sales and trading revenue was US$2.2 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.26 billion; fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities business (FICC) revenue was US$1.43 billion, compared with market expectations of US$1.47 billion.

Goldman Sachs (GS.N) fourth-quarter consulting revenue was US$1.01 billion, compared with market expectations of US$902 million; investment banking revenue was US$1.65 billion, compared with market expectations of US$1.68 billion; stock sales and trading revenue was US$2.61 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.25 billion. US dollars; fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities business (FICC) revenue was US$2.03 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.58 billion.

Before the Q4 financial report was released, Goldman Sachs (GS.N) rose 0.75% in pre-market trading.

Market news: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency currently does not expect the Boeing 737 Max 9 to have an impact on the approval of other Max models.

Chief Financial Officer of Google parent company Alphabet: Artificial intelligence can democratize health care.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) CEO: Financial firms cannot use artificial intelligence models that create hallucinations.

South African Central Bank Governor: Inflation is more persistent than expected.

Chief Financial Officer of Google parent company Alphabet: Alphabet is using artificial intelligence to solve "profound social challenges."

Saudi Foreign Minister: It is good to see the international community moving towards a ceasefire, but we need to do more.