The U.S. 20-year Treasury bond auction on December 20th - the winning interest rate was 4.213%, compared with the previous value of 4.78%.

Costa, Chief of Staff to the President of Brazil: We expect interest rates to fall further.

Fed Harker: Interest rates should be cut, but not immediately.

Fed Harker: Infrastructure investment is very important.

Cryptocurrencies rose, with Canaan Technology (CAN.O) rising by more than 30%, Proshare Bitcoin Strategy ETF rising by more than 4%, and Bitcoin currently rising by more than 3%.

Fed Harker: Interest rates should be kept stable.

Fed Harker: There are real reasons why some people have negative sentiments about the economy. High price levels in many areas of the economy are causing stress for many people.

Fed Harker: The U.S. economy is extremely resilient.

Fed Harker: Many factors could hinder soft landing.

Fed Harker: Unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly, but not significantly.

Fed Harker: Soft landing could be bumpy.

Fed Harker: Economy is slowing faster than data suggests.

Fed Harker: Inflation is heading in the right direction.

Fed Harker: The work of controlling inflation is not yet complete and the outlook for inflation is improving.

US President Biden: We are pushing for a Gaza hostage agreement, but no results are expected soon.

Market news: Boeing (BA.N) delivered the "Orca" underwater vehicle to the U.S. Navy.

Arm (ARM.O) continues to rise, rising more than 5%.