European Central Bank President Lagarde: There remains considerable uncertainty about the medium-term outlook for inflation.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: We expect inflationary pressures to continue to weaken.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Wage pressure remains strong.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: We need to continue to pay attention to the different forces affecting inflation and remain firmly focused on our price stability goals.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: There are some signs that employment growth may lose momentum at the end of the year.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Now is not the time to declare victory.

Bank of Israel: Given the conflict situation, the Monetary Board’s policy focus is to stabilize markets and reduce uncertainty, while maintaining price stability and supporting economic activity.

Fitch: Stronger headwinds imply worsening outlook for business development companies in 2024.

The Bank of Israel kept its benchmark interest rate at 4.75%.

German Finance Minister Lindner: Germany will not take on more new net debt this year.

Swedish Prime Minister: If Finland asks for assistance on its eastern border, we will help.

Swedish Prime Minister: We will become a full member of NATO, the question is when.

Prime Minister of Finland: We will take further border measures in the near future.

Indian Finance Minister: Long-term high interest rates around the world will affect investment inflows into India.

Indian Finance Minister: We must continue to pay attention to the exchange rate changes of the rupee against the US dollar.

Swedish Prime Minister: We strongly support the measures taken by Finland to protect the border between Finland and the EU.

U.S. 2-year Treasury yields led the decline, falling 2.8 basis points on the day to a session low of 4.92%.