British Finance Minister Hunt: The current fiscal situation is worse than in the spring of 2023.

According to AFP: Militants in the Gaza Strip fired hundreds of rockets into Israel on Friday, as the Israeli army continued its air strikes on Palestine.

Indian Trade Secretary: Negotiations on a free trade agreement with the UK have entered an advanced stage.

Indian Trade Secretary: There are no restrictions on laptop imports, but importers need to pay close attention.

Indian trade official: Palestinian-Israeli conflict should not escalate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: CIS countries are expanding economic cooperation under Western sanctions.

Indian Trade Secretary: Sanctions on Russia have adversely affected our diamond industry as well as developed countries.

Eurogroup Chairman Donoghue: Ireland plans to reduce reliance on subsidies.

Eurogroup President Donoghue: Europe has already reacted to US climate laws.

Indian Trade Official: The sharp drop in petroleum product prices is an important positive factor in the decline in imports.

Italian Economy Minister: We had discussions with the rating agencies and when asked about possible downgrades, they could not rule out anything.

Eurogroup Chairman Donoghue: Still confident that the euro area is stable and resilient.

Indian Trade Secretary: The decline in imports can be attributed to the increase in domestic production capacity.

Eurogroup Chairman Donoghue: Eurozone can avoid recession.

Italian Economy Minister: I am not worried about (Italy) being downgraded by rating agencies.

Italian Economy Minister: G7/G20 countries are very worried about the crisis in the Middle East because of its consequences for stability.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority: As of the end of September, the total foreign assets in Hong Kong’s exchange-traded funds were HK$3.46 trillion.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Wholesale digital currencies have huge potential.

Data show: Riksbank sold $390 million in the first week of hedging.