At the opening of trading on Monday, spot gold, U.S. oil and crude oil opened basically flat.

According to Iranian media: A fire broke out at a small Iranian oil refinery on Sunday and two explosions occurred. All 18 reservoirs of the refinery caught fire, and 1.5 million liters of fuel were consumed in the initial stage of the fire. No casualties were reported so far.

According to the Wall Street Journal: An investor group made a $5.8 billion acquisition offer for Macy’s (MN).

Guyana Spokesperson: Our position on the border dispute remains firm.

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives raised his price target on Apple (AAPL.O) to $250 from $240 while maintaining an "outperform" rating.

Office of Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukrainian President Zelensky will meet with U.S. President Biden in Washington during his working visit starting on December 11.

White House: US President Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelensky to visit the White House on December 12.

Argentine President Milai: Even if things start to be difficult, all necessary decisions will be taken.

Argentine President Milai: The road ahead will not be easy and the economy will deteriorate in the short term.

Argentine President Milai: There is no alternative to fiscal adjustment.

Argentine President Milai: We will make every effort to avoid the disaster of hyperinflation.

Market News: Milley sworn in as President of Argentina.

Sudan declared 15 Emirati diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours.

U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy: The current Republican demands for border security are "unreasonable."

US Secretary of State Blinken: There is a gap between Israel’s intentions and results in the Gaza Strip.

Market news: Israel strikes against squad trying to launch missiles from Lebanon.

US Secretary of State Blinken: US President Biden is ready to cooperate with Congress on border security.

US Secretary of State Blinken: Funds to support Ukraine are about to run out.

According to CNN: US Secretary of State Blinken said that Israel’s military operations must be followed by a lasting and sustainable peace.

According to CNN: US Secretary of State Blinken said that Israeli military operations must protect Palestinian civilians.