The European Union released its first list of more than 200 key medicines and vaccines.

Financial website Forexlive commented on the US NFIB Small Business Confidence Index in November: This index further shows that small business confidence is still quite sluggish, but at least it does not really point to any major signal similar to a recession. One point worth noting is that the net percentage of businesses adding jobs has been negative since March, with more businesses cutting jobs than adding jobs, the NFIB said.

Danish Systemic Risk Board: Despite increased uncertainty, there are still signs of high risk appetite in the financial system.

Danish Systemic Risk Board: Both the Danish and international economies continue to grow, but the conflict in Ukraine will dampen this momentum.

Danish Systemic Risk Board: Although the risk of a sharp economic slowdown remains, there are still signs of a soft landing.

Danish Systemic Risk Board: If interest rates remain high for a long time, it will put pressure on some homeowners and businesses.

Danish Systemic Risk Board: Inflation has fallen, but core inflation remains too high.

The NFIB Small Business Confidence Index in the United States recorded 90.6 in November, the lowest level since May 2023.

German government official: Germany supported providing 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine at the EU summit.

German government official: The EU must also fulfill its commitments when implementing reforms in Ukraine and Moldova.

German government official: Germany supports the launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) summit between the United States, Japan, India, and Australia will be postponed until after 2024.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: The Polish government will resolve the border issue with Ukraine as soon as possible.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland’s eastern border will be protected. We can secure our borders while treating people with respect.

World Health Organization official: Concerned about the safety of hospitals in southern Gaza, we cannot afford any more losses.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland should share the responsibility of protecting Europe’s borders.

The ZEW economic conditions index for the Eurozone in December was -62.7, compared with the previous value of -61.8.

Financial website Forexlive commented on Germany’s December ZEW data: These data indicate that the assessment of the German economy continues to improve slightly. However, ZEW noted that renewed optimism, especially about the outlook, was largely due to a doubling of the proportion of respondents who expected the ECB to cut interest rates in the medium term.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Only a united West can help Ukraine win the Russia-Ukraine conflict.