Fed Governor Waller: Financial markets are tightening, which will "do some work for us."

Fed Governor Waller: I think the Fed can start watching now and see how interest rates develop later.

Federal Reserve Governor Waller: The real economy is also performing well at present.

Fed Governor Waller: If current trends continue, inflation will basically return to target levels.

Fed Governor Waller: The inflation data over the past three months have been "very good" and the Fed has finally achieved the good inflation levels we expected.

Fed Governor Waller: Long-term higher interest rates will push up long-term yields.

According to the New York Times: Early U.S. intelligence suggests Iranian leaders were surprised by Hamas attack.

According to CNN: The United States is negotiating with relevant parties to allow American citizens to leave the Gaza Strip.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: Russia and Saudi Arabia have not yet discussed how OPEC+ will take action in the event of further escalation in the Middle East.

WTI crude oil hit $83/barrel, down 1.63% on the day.

According to CNBC: Egypt expects the International Monetary Fund to announce the results of a review of its program before the end of the year.

Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency: We have advised private critical infrastructure operators to increase their security preparedness.

Israeli officials: At least 14 U.S. citizens have been killed in Hamas attacks and at least 17 British citizens are dead or missing.

A statement from the Egyptian Presidential Palace stated that Egypt is working hard and strengthening communication to control the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Analyst Adam Button: Fed Governor Waller is a hawk. If he later signals a shift to wait-and-see, it will be a strong confirmation.

British Airways: Flight from London to Tel Aviv forced to be diverted due to safety concerns.

According to US media: Volvo will lay off 700 people and 500-600 consultants.

Spokesperson for the Belgian Prime Minister: Belgium estimates that it will allocate 2.3 billion euros from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid in 2023 and 2024.

Kremlin: Palestinian leader Abbas will visit Russia "soon".