The European Union has provided Hungary with 10 billion euros in funding to increase support for the Orban government.

U.S. and Burundi oil prices both rose by 1.00% during the day, now trading at $69.64/barrel and $74.27/barrel.

Fitch: Tighter financing conditions and higher unemployment will lead to a sharp economic slowdown in the United States and Canada in 2024.

The U.S. 4-month Treasury bond auction through December 13th - the winning interest rate was 5.25%, compared with the previous value of 5.24%.

The U.S. 4-month Treasury bond auction as of December 13 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 2.84, compared with the previous value of 2.97.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: Will work hard to convince some member states that indifference towards Ukraine is unacceptable.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: My role will be to strengthen Europe’s determination to effectively support Ukraine.

According to Japan Jiji News Agency: Tokyo prosecutors will search the offices of officials from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Absolutely plans to stay in office until the 2024 election.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: If the war in the Middle East expands, it may affect the global economy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has had a very significant impact on the global economy, and the Israel-Gaza conflict may also have an impact.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: If the interest rate environment remains at a "much higher than expected" level, the United States will face a more difficult task to control the deficit.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: As inflation slows, interest rates will naturally fall.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Investors have no reason to be nervous about U.S. debt.

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) will pay cash bonuses to some oil traders as part of its expansion plan.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: We are very satisfied with the results we have seen on the economy and believe the Federal Reserve will make appropriate decisions on interest rates.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There are risks in the future, but she believes the risk of economic recession is not particularly high.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Inflation is expected to continue to decline, and the inflation rate is expected to start with the number 2 by the end of 2024.