Fitch Ratings: (Global oil and gas industry outlook) The wave of mergers and acquisitions is expected to continue in 2024.

US President Biden: The rest of the world is paying attention to Israel.

Fitch: Oil prices are expected to remain high in 2024, with year-on-year data basically stable.

The Brazilian real fell to its lowest since November 1 against the dollar, testing the 200-day moving average.

Fitch: The outlook for the global oil and gas industry is neutral.

US President Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot say "no" to a Palestinian state in the future.

US President Joe Biden: Israel is starting to lose support because of its indiscriminate bombing campaign.

US President Biden: The Israeli government has made the global situation very difficult.

US President Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is a good friend, but I believe he needs to make changes.

An earthquake hits Mexico City, causing buildings to shake.

US climate envoy John Kerry: The text of the next COP28 agreement will have tougher wording on fossil fuels.

Argentina’s central bank will lift its latest foreign exchange restrictions by Wednesday local time.

COMEX silver futures fell below $23 per ounce, down 0.27% on the day.

Market news: Blue Origin plans to restart space travel rocket launches as early as December 18.

WTI crude oil hit $69 per barrel, down 3.63% on the day.

US climate envoy Kerry: We are working hard to reach a stronger COP28 agreement and feel hopeful about it.

Market news: Ukraine is expected to receive US$1.6 billion in EU financial support before the end of the year.

Saudi Aramco: Enters Pakistan’s fuel retail market for the first time.