Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: A strong economy is the basis of all policies.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: 90 million people will be eligible for tax refunds.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Tax cuts will first support childcare.

Israeli emergency services said one person was killed in an attack in the West Bank.

Ukrainian border guards have warned of possible delays at the Ukrainian-Polish border due to a strike by Polish drivers.

Market news: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill ratifying the abolition of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Kremlin: Ukrainian commander Zaluzhny is wrong, there is no stalemate in the Ukrainian conflict because Russia will achieve all its goals in Ukraine.

Kremlin: It is absurd for Ukraine to talk about victory on the battlefield.

Kremlin: (In response to more Western sanctions) We expect more sanctions.

Kremlin: Western sanctions are hurting countries that impose them.

German Interior Minister: Today announced a ban on the activities of Hamas and the pro-Palestinian organization Samidoun, and the Samidoun organization will be disbanded.

Market News: The Israeli military reported shots fired at vehicles in the West Bank.

The UK 10-year government bond yield fell to its lowest point since October 13, at 4.411%, down 8.90 basis points on the day.

Norges Bank: Inflation fell more than expected and economic activity was slightly lower than expected. A weaker Norwegian krone could help sustain inflation.

Norges Bank: Whether further interest rate hikes are needed depends on economic development.

Norges Bank: Inflation is significantly above the 2% target. Consumer price inflation has declined, but underlying inflation remains high.

Norges Bank: The policy rate is likely to be close to the level needed to combat inflation, which provides the committee with more time to assess whether further increases in the policy rate are necessary.

Norges Bank: Monetary policy is now having a tightening effect on the economy, and the full impact of past interest rate increases has yet to be felt.

Norges Bank still believes it is likely to raise policy rates in December.

Norges Bank: The policy rate may be lowered if the committee becomes more convinced that underlying inflation is falling.