Czech Central Bank Governor: Regardless of whether we cut interest rates at the end of the year, we will continue to maintain a hawkish stance.

The head of the Czech Central Bank reiterated that interest rate cuts will be slow and cautious.

Riksbank Deputy Governor Floden: We are ready to raise interest rates if necessary.

Floden, deputy governor of the Riksbank: There are still upward risks to inflation.

Riksbank Deputy Governor Floden: The main scenario for the economy is a soft landing.

Israeli military spokesman: Urgent appeal to the Red Cross to visit the hostages held by Hamas.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that loan fee fraud is at risk as nearly two-thirds of parents feel stressed over Christmas.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev warned France and India not to provide arms to Armenia.

Spot gold rose $5 in the short term, standing above $2,030 per ounce, up 0.53% on the day.

According to Kyodo News: Japan is considering providing tax loss carryforwards for salary increases for loss-making small and medium-sized enterprises.

According to Japanese broadcaster NHK: The Japan Metal Workers Union seeks a monthly salary increase of 10,000 yen.

Sri Lanka Cabinet Spokesperson: It is expected to receive the second tranche of assistance from the International Monetary Fund on December 12.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5 earthquake occurred 61 kilometers north of Claveria, Philippines.

Indian Defense Minister Manmohan Singh: India is developing technologies such as small nuclear reactors.

Musk: Regarding xAI, we’re not asking anyone for anything.

Traders: The Reserve Bank of India may have conducted a one-month dollar-rupee swap operation of US$600-800 million on Tuesday.

Himimo Ryozo, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan: There is currently no specific prediction as to when the Bank of Japan will be able to judge that the price target can be achieved sustainably and stably.

Japan, Britain and Italy will sign a fighter jet cooperation agreement next week.

Himimo Ryozo, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan: It will take more than a year for the impact of monetary policy on the economy to be fully apparent, which is why we are patiently maintaining an accommodative policy.