White House: U.S. President Biden had a phone call with Mexican President Lopez on Thursday.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin invites Venezuelan President Maduro to visit Russia in 2024.

The United Nations-backed International Assistance Committee: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip have led to an increasing risk of famine, with more than 90% of the population in the Gaza Strip facing hunger or worse crisis levels.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses energy and trade issues with Venezuelan President Maduro.

The U.S. Kansas Fed manufacturing output index in December was -4, compared with -3 in the previous month.

The U.S. Kansas Fed Manufacturing Composite Index in December was -1, compared with -4 expected, and the previous value -2.

U.S. natural gas futures rose more than 3.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2.521/million British thermal units. The EIA report showed that inventory reduction last week exceeded expectations.

Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman: It is expected that the asset management industry will see consolidation in the next decade.

According to the Czech News Agency, citing rescue services, the shooting in Prague left 11 people dead and 9 seriously injured.

Brazilian Central Bank Governor Neto: We believe that ultimately interest rates will maintain restrictive monetary conditions during the easing cycle.

Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman: As we consolidate our wealth and assets, we will definitely conduct transactions.

Morgan Stanley CEO Gorman: We are more likely to do more non-U.S.-related transactions than U.S.-related transactions.

U.S. natural gas futures extended their gains, now up 1.7%, after an EIA report showed inventory reductions exceeded expectations.

Market news: Germany’s Federal Network Agency bans the closure of coal power plants before 2031.

Neto, Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil: The Brazilian real exchange rate has not fluctuated greatly and has always shown considerable resilience. As investment flows materialize, exchange rates tend to benefit.

Brazilian Central Bank Governor Neto: It is very important for Brazil to adhere to fiscal targets.

Brazilian Central Bank Governor Neto: There are stronger surprises in inflation currently, but other variables are very close to what we have been paying attention to.