Fannie Mae: The U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate was 7.03% in the week ended December 7, down from 7.22% last week.

Fitch: The asset quality of major UK banks is expected to deteriorate moderately in 2024, with common equity tier 1 capital ratios remaining solid.

Fitch: Performance of major UK domestic banks will remain solid over the next two years.

Fitch: Major UK banks are resilient to economic conditions, supported by strong buffers.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State nominee Campbell: Currently does not support attaching conditions to aid to Israel.

U.S. Trade Representative Dai Qi: Africa needs a more effective development model.

U.S. Trade Representative Dai Qi: We must be able to become a steel producer in the global economy.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD broke through 0.66, rising 0.79% on the day.

Market news: Boeing (BA.N) hinted that its plan to increase 737 aircraft production will be delayed by two months.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State nominee Campbell: It is understandable that it is difficult to have discussions at this time.

US Deputy Secretary of State nominee Campbell: Key players are still willing to restart the diplomatic process between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. eight-week Treasury bond auction to December 7 - the highest yield was 5.275%, the previous value was 5.28%.

The U.S. eight-week Treasury bond auction to December 7 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 2.82, compared with the previous value of 2.75.

The four-week U.S. Treasury bond auction to December 7 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 3.08, compared with the previous value of 2.75.

U.S. Department of Defense: The United States has resumed drone flights in the Gaza Strip to support hostage rescue operations.

Fitch: Air travel demand is expected to remain strong in 2024.

U.S. Trade Representative Dai Qi: There is a need to balance the roles of large companies and governments in artificial intelligence.

U.S. Trade Representative Dai Qi: The release of ChatGPT is a "wake-up moment" for all of us. We lack a sound regulatory system for the technology environment.

The New Zealand dollar rose 0.50% against the US dollar during the day and is now at 0.6168.

IMF: Active discussions with Argentina’s new government officials continue.