The NFIB Small Business Confidence Index in the United States recorded 90.6 in November, the lowest level since May 2023.

German government official: Germany supported providing 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine at the EU summit.

German government official: The EU must also fulfill its commitments when implementing reforms in Ukraine and Moldova.

German government official: Germany supports the launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) summit between the United States, Japan, India, and Australia will be postponed until after 2024.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: The Polish government will resolve the border issue with Ukraine as soon as possible.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland’s eastern border will be protected. We can secure our borders while treating people with respect.

World Health Organization official: Concerned about the safety of hospitals in southern Gaza, we cannot afford any more losses.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland should share the responsibility of protecting Europe’s borders.

The ZEW economic conditions index for the Eurozone in December was -62.7, compared with the previous value of -61.8.

Financial website Forexlive commented on Germany’s December ZEW data: These data indicate that the assessment of the German economy continues to improve slightly. However, ZEW noted that renewed optimism, especially about the outlook, was largely due to a doubling of the proportion of respondents who expected the ECB to cut interest rates in the medium term.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Only a united West can help Ukraine win the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

German think tank ZEW: The proportion of respondents who expect the inflation rate to fall further is decreasing.

German think tank ZEW: For the German construction industry, we have observed that expectations this month are significantly more optimistic, which is good news.

German think tank ZEW: This is because the proportion of respondents who expect the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in the medium term has doubled.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Anyone who questions Poland’s status in the EU will harm the country’s interests.

Poland’s new Prime Minister Tusk: Poland will become an important member of NATO.

Fitch: The outlook for global financial institutions remains mostly neutral as companies adjust to higher interest rates.

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates joins the Gulf Payments System (AFAQ).