U.S. Department of Defense: The U.S. Army’s Iron Dome defense system is being shipped to Israel.

Ford Motor (FN): Increased its forecast for the number of Tesla Superchargers on its fast charger network BlueOval Charge to more than 15,000 next year.

According to Nikkei: The Bank of Japan may be more flexible in purchasing government bonds.

The Italy-Germany 10-year yield spread fell 9 basis points to 188 basis points, hitting a four-week low.

The Israeli new shekel extended gains against the dollar to 1%.

U.S. President Biden: (Commenting on the agreement reached by unions and automakers) I think it is a good thing.

The three major U.S. stock indexes all rose more than 1% in early trading.

The head of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities accused the Dagestan authorities of being unprepared, allowing large-scale violations and making open threats against Jews and Israelis.

President of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities: Anti-Israel sentiment has turned into an open attack on Russian Jews.

The head of the Federation of Russian Jewish Communities has called on Russian authorities to find and punish organizers of anti-Semitic protests in Dagestan.

European Commission President von der Leyen: Kosovo will implement a visa-free policy on January 1 next year.

According to Lebanese national news agency NNA: Israel attacks Lebanese border villages.

General Motors (GM.N) rose before the market opened and is now up 1.84%.

Market news: North Sea Forties crude oil loading volume in December is set at 10 ships.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The policy is being transmitted effectively.