The New Zealand dollar hit 0.62 against the U.S. dollar, rising 0.75% on the day.

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.N): The company does not place advertisements on Company X (formerly Twitter) platform.

Fitch: Container shipping companies are expected to continue to face earnings weakness in 2024.

Fitch: (For global container shipping) Oil tankers and bulk carriers will remain stable in 2024, with the former most likely to perform well.

Fitch: Global shipping outlook worsens in 2024.

Egypt’s state media agency: We are doing our best to restore the ceasefire in Gaza.

The S&P 500 index broke through the highest closing level of the year set in July; it is now up 0.5%, at 4590.87 points.

Iraqi Oil Ministry: The average price (oil export) in November was US$82.66/barrel.

Fed Chairman Powell: Based on the limited data we have, we believe GDP growth is slowing.

Fed Chairman Powell: As long as unemployment remains low and wages rise, consumption will continue to grow.

Fed Chairman Powell: Credit card usage and default data show consumption may be slowing.

New car sales in Italy increased by 16.19% year-on-year in November.

Fed Chairman Powell: Consumer spending is unexpectedly strong.

Powell: We expect to get inflation down to 2% without causing massive unemployment.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: It will take some time to understand how to regulate artificial intelligence, how to obtain benefits and avoid risks.

Fed Chairman Powell: Everyone is trying to understand artificial intelligence.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There are many different views in society regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy and whether artificial intelligence will increase or replace employment.

The U.S. Department of Defense: Will not stop V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor flights in Japan.