Saudi Energy Minister: I believe Russia and the UAE will fulfill their commitments.

The U.S. six-month Treasury bond auction as of December 4 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 2.66, compared with the previous value of 3.01.

The U.S. six-month Treasury bond auction to December 4th - the highest yield was 5.19%, the previous value was 5.24%.

The U.S. 3-month Treasury bond auction as of December 4 - the highest yield allocation percentage was 67.22%, the previous value was 41.84%.

The U.S. three-month Treasury bond auction as of December 4 - the bid-to-bid ratio was 2.98, compared with the previous value of 2.87.

Israeli Defense Minister Galante issued a statement on December 4, local time, saying that Israeli military operations are expected to "continue at the current intensity for at least two months."

German Chancellor Scholz: Optimistic that we will find a budget solution soon.

German Chancellor Scholz: Joint negotiations on the budget crisis are "constructive".

German Chancellor Scholz: I am very confident that we can make rapid progress.

German Chancellor Scholz: (Speech on the 2024 budget) Everyone is willing to move forward quickly.

Market News: Leaders of Morocco and UAE sign statement to promote investment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told foreign ambassadors that he wants to improve relations with Britain.

In the Panama Canal, LNG shipping vessels have been waiting for about six days.

Fitch: U.S. demand for new homes is expected to improve slightly, while existing housing supply remains low.

Fitch: The U.S. housing market is expected to improve slightly next year but remain weak.

Fitch: Low home affordability will continue to suppress U.S. housing demand in 2024.