Spot platinum rose 3% on the day.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: We look forward to the U.S. Congress making important decisions as soon as possible and continuing to provide vital support to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Arriving at the U.S. European Command in Wiesbaden, Germany.

JPMorgan Chase: Oil is expected to trade in a wide range of $20 next year, not much different from 2023.

S&P Global Auto: Global new car sales are forecast to reach 88.3 million units next year.

The U.S. 8-week Treasury bond auction through December 14th - the winning interest rate was 5.275%, compared with the previous value of 5.28%.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gensler responded to the hedge fund lawsuit against the SEC: He is very confident in the work done by the SEC on the new regulations (short selling information disclosure).

SEC Chairman Gensler: Artificial intelligence tools will benefit the financial industry.

Finland said its border with Russia will remain closed until January 14.

The Finnish government decided on Thursday to close its border with Russia.

The Palestinian Telecommunications Company (Paltel Group) issued a statement stating that due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, local communication and Internet services have been completely disrupted.

The Trump campaign plans to launch an offensive in Iowa to defeat Republican rivals.

EUR/USD broke through 1.10, rising 1.15% on the day.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury bond yield fell 10 basis points that day to 3.91%.

According to CNBC: Cruise, the self-driving unit of General Motors (GM.N), is laying off 900 employees, accounting for 24% of its total workforce.

The London Metal Exchange (LME) announced the implementation of the Electronic Volume Plan (EVP), which will be implemented from January 2, 2024 for a period of 12 months.