German think tank ZEW: The proportion of respondents who expect the inflation rate to fall further is decreasing.

German think tank ZEW: For the German construction industry, we have observed that expectations this month are significantly more optimistic, which is good news.

German think tank ZEW: This is because the proportion of respondents who expect the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in the medium term has doubled.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Anyone who questions Poland’s status in the EU will harm the country’s interests.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland will become an important member of NATO.

Fitch: The outlook for global financial institutions remains mostly neutral as companies adjust to higher interest rates.

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates joins the Gulf Payments System (AFAQ).

Ukraine has transported 8.6 million tons of cargo through seaports since August 8.

Fitch: High oil prices and interest rates are positive for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Economy: Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.9% year-on-year from January to November.

The Kremlin reiterated its concern about the situation in Gaza and said it would be next to impossible to provide aid to the Palestinians while fighting continues.

Kremlin: Believes the authority of Ukraine’s leadership is being undermined.

Kremlin: It’s important to understand that pumping tens of billions of dollars into Ukraine has not helped it succeed on the battlefield.

The Kremlin: It will pay "very close attention" to the meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Biden.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): It is expected that investment activity in the United States may weaken.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): Expects a weak performance in the fourth quarter of 2023 after lower production in the third quarter.

The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Federation (VDMA): Actual output is expected to fall by 1% in 2023 (previous forecast was -2%), and actual output is expected to drop by 4% in 2024 (previous forecast was -2%).

Market News: The European banking industry has more than $150 billion to support payments.

In German over-the-counter trading, the price of basic load electricity delivered the next day fell 10.6% to 94.8 euros/MWh.

Jansson, Deputy Governor of the Riksbank: As long as there are upward risks to inflation, the interest rate path is expected to remain unchanged.