Finnish government: The last remaining border crossing will be closed to travelers from Russia.

South African electricity utility Eskom: Implementing stage six power restrictions from 8pm on Tuesday to 5am on Wednesday.

The United States Red Book commercial retail sales for the week ending November 25th had an annual rate of 6.3%, compared with the previous value of 3.4%.

According to Radio Free Europe: The wife of the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence service was poisoned.

Spot silver erased its previous short-term decline of more than 0.1 US dollars and is now trading at 24.67 US dollars per ounce.

Israel said three bomb explosions occurred near Israel Defense Forces units in northern Gaza, violating the ceasefire framework and injuring soldiers.

Bank of England member Haskell: The idea that interest rates should be cut sooner rather than later is wrong.

Scotiabank CEO: It is expected that there will be some measures to relax interest rate policies next year.

Bank of England member Haskell: Food price shocks last longer than other shocks.

Bank of England member Haskell: Wage pressures are likely to persist if workers seek to "catch up" (up inflation).

Bank of England member Haskell: Interest rates will have to remain high and for a longer period of time, possibly more than many people expect.

Bank of England member Haskell: This is why I have been voting for rate hikes at recent meetings.

Bank of England member Haskell: The current outlook shows there will be no room for interest rate cuts in the short term.