According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce in an upcoming policy speech that the government will consider introducing ride-hailing services.

Vitol Energy Group CEO: Brent crude oil price is expected to reach US$85 per barrel within 12 months.

Bank of Israel: New Shekel depreciation is the main inflation risk factor.

Vitol Energy Group CEO: The European natural gas market is nervous about Egypt’s LNG supply.

Goldman Sachs (GS.N) third-quarter consulting revenue was US$831 million, compared with market estimates of US$730.7 million; loans were US$178 billion, compared with market estimates of US$179.68 billion; stock sales and trading revenue was US$2.96 billion, compared with market estimates of US$2.68 billion. US dollars; investment banking revenue was US$1.56 billion, compared with market estimates of US$1.54 billion.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: The capital market is expected to continue to recover.

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel: The central bank will provide the greatest certainty to the economy and the public.

Former US President Trump said he will attend the trial in Manhattan this morning.

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Israel: The Bank of Israel is committed to stabilizing the market.

Vitol Energy Group CEO: Europe has permanently lost some of its industrial natural gas demand.

Vitol Energy Group CEO: Oil prices are expected to remain in the range of US$80 to US$90 per barrel.

Jordan is hosting a Quad summit in Amman involving U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Egypt and Palestine.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Guard: If Israel does not stop its atrocities in Gaza, there will be another impact.

Commodity trader Glencore will cut 1,000 jobs by 2025 and close its mine in Mount Isa, Australia.

Spanish Acting Foreign Minister: Spain will add 1 million euros in aid to Gaza and is ready to provide more aid.

BoE Monetary Policy Member Dhingra: The risk of excessive tightening will damage supply capacity.

Commerzbank: The gold price forecast for the end of 2024 remains unchanged at $2,100 per ounce.