Lloyds Bank CEO: 2024 will not be an easy year for British families.

German government spokesman: The reason for re-suspending the debt brake mechanism is based on 2022 reasons.

German government spokesperson: The cabinet is expected to adopt the 2023 supplementary budget this afternoon.

Market news: Hon Hai will spend US$1.6 billion to build a new factory in India.

US Geological Survey: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Antofagasta, Chile.

Vietnam’s foreign investment inflows in November are expected to increase by 1% year-on-year to US$2.25 billion.

Traders: Russian oil exports from the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been suspended since early last week due to the storm. Oil loading at the Novorossiisk port is 14 days behind schedule due to the export suspension.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Will meet with Elon Musk on Monday to discuss the security aspects of artificial intelligence and hold a live online discussion.

German Deputy Chancellor and Economics Minister Habeck: Companies need to quickly clarify the direction of action after the court ruling.

German Deputy Chancellor and Economics Minister Habeck: Funding must be found for all our planned projects.

German Deputy Chancellor and Economy Minister Habeck: We seek to address the consequences of the ruling.

Market News: The European Council finally approved the EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories decreased by 2,000 tons, copper inventories decreased by 725 tons, nickel inventories decreased by 24 tons, lead inventories increased by 750 tons, tin inventories increased by 45 tons, and zinc inventories decreased by 475 tons.

Jordanian Foreign Minister: Work for a two-state solution (Palestinian-Israeli) must begin immediately, which starts with ensuring an end to this brutal war.

Jordanian Foreign Minister: We cannot rely solely on diplomatic channels in Gaza. Only long-term and lasting peace can bring stability.

Japanese and British financial officials jointly stated: We will continue to closely monitor the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia and take further measures if necessary, including strengthening the implementation of sanctions.

Japanese and British financial officials jointly stated: Central bank digital currency should consider issues such as transparency, rule of law, network security and data protection design.

Makoto Kanda, Deputy Minister of Finance of Japan: We agree to cooperate with the UK to establish a supply chain framework.

Makoto Kanda, Deputy Minister of Finance of Japan: We discussed supply chains, international taxation and other issues with the UK.

Spanish Foreign Minister: The Palestinian Authority is the only possible and credible partner in the search for peace in the Middle East conflict.