British Prime Minister Sunak: The UK will continue to strongly support Ukraine next year.

Bank of Israel Governor: Despite war, defense spending should not be "one size fits all".

According to Politico: U.S. Senator Warner proposed a bill on the Financial Stability Oversight Board and artificial intelligence.

According to Politico: Coinbase (COIN.O) has been questioned about hiring former military officials.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Breeden: The economy is moving in the right direction and our work is not done yet.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Cazacs: We need to ensure that wage growth slows down.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Breeden: I don’t have a predetermined policy path.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Breeden: Inflation is falling but remains high.

The Central Bank of Hungary lowered its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 10.75%, in line with market expectations.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Cazacs: The core inflation rate in the euro zone was still high in November. The fall in inflation is unlikely to be smooth and gradual.

Spot gold hit $2,030 per ounce, up 0.14% on the day.

Market news: Poland will make a decision in the first quarter on an energy price freeze for the second half of the year.

Citi: Adds Pfizer (PFE.N) to its 90-day positive catalyst watch list.

Iceland Meteorological Office: The power of the volcanic eruption continues to weaken.

The gap between German and Italian 10-year government bond yields fell to its lowest point since September 1, at 163.9 basis points.

According to a statement from Odey Asset Management, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has concluded its investigation into Odey Asset Management and the regulator "will not take action".

U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin: Today we discussed the threat of Houthi armed forces with 43 countries.

Enria, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank: European banks plan to distribute dividends and repurchase approximately 70 billion euros in 2023.

ECB Supervisory Board Chairman Enria: Bank dividends will remain consistent with previous years.