Fed Daly: Even if the government shuts down, we are ready to continue working and achieve our goals.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: Canada will send F-16 training aircraft for use by pilots and maintenance personnel.

Fed Daly: We should not rule out risks, but it turns out that the risk of economic stagflation is no longer that important.

Fed Daly: Generative artificial intelligence is still in its infancy.

Fed Daly: I do see signs of declining demand after interest rates are raised.

Fed Daley: Part of the reason for the improvement in inflation comes from the supply side.

The Fed accepted a total of $1.428 trillion from 96 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

General Motors: We will continue to negotiate with the union in an amicable manner and reach an agreement as soon as possible.

General Motors (GM.N): We have developed contingency plans for various scenarios (the United Auto Workers strike) and are prepared to take measures that are best for the business, customers and dealers.

According to the "Globe and Mail": Canada will announce today a new aid package of CAD 650 million to Ukraine.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Services: The number of U.S. oil and gas drilling rigs fell for the first time in three weeks.

Dell (DELL.N) shares extended gains to 3% after Citi raised its price target.

According to the British Guardian: The British government is considering implementing stricter anti-smoking measures.

According to Nikkei: Toyota has notified major parts suppliers that it plans to increase the production of Toyota and Lexus brand electric vehicles to 600,000 units in 2025.

According to Nikkei: Toyota plans to increase electric vehicle production in 2025 to three times the 2024 plan, and its electric vehicle production target in 2024 is set at 190,000 units.

United States Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred 27 kilometers west-northwest of Port Ori, Vanuatu.