U.S. President Biden announced $8.2 billion in funding for high-speed rail and pipelines.

Norwegian Government: Has signed a 2024 fisheries agreement with the EU and the UK.

Bitcoin hit $44,000 per coin, up 1.39% on the day.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Su: Employment growth is strong in many industries.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Su: The overall employment growth rate in the United States exceeds expectations.

Su, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor: Data show that the unemployment rate has declined and real wages have increased.

The three major U.S. stock indexes narrowed their losses, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index all turning positive, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell slightly.

Allianz Chief Economic Advisor El-Erian: I expect the first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve will be in June or July next year. Currently, interest rate futures pricing shows that the probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in March next year is almost 50-50, but it has already fully priced in a rate cut before May.

Spanish Economy Minister Calvino: Spanish economic policy is expected to remain consistent.

Fitch: (on the outlook for U.S. leveraged finance) default rates will increase in 2024.

U.S. gold stocks generally fell, with AngloGold falling more than 5%, Cordelen Mining falling more than 3%, Harmony Gold and Hecla Mining falling more than 2%.

COMEX silver futures fell more than 2.00% during the day and are currently trading at $23.58 per ounce.

COMEX gold futures fell more than 1.00% during the day and are currently trading at $2,025.90 per ounce.

According to the Times of Israel: Rocket attack sirens sounded in Gaza border towns.

The EU has added two Hamas commanders to its terrorist list, according to the statement.

Market news: Tesla has held regular talks with Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, in which union issues were discussed.