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The annual rate of construction industry output in the Eurozone in December was -0.9%, compared with -0.80% in the previous month.

The monthly rate of construction industry output in the Eurozone was 0.9% in December, compared with -1.10% in the previous month.

India's NIFTY 50 index fell by 1.5%.

An expert panel from Japan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare approved Sumitomo Pharmaceutical’s induced pluripotent stem cell-derived therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

British police have arrived at the home of Andrew Mountabatin-Windsor (Prince Andrew).

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: There is no more reliable energy supplier than the United States.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Privately, European countries agree with the United States that they want to remain competitive and return more to the use of hydrocarbons.

The Kremlin said on the Russian-Iranian naval exercise: This is a pre-agreed planned exercise.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: The agency must return to its mission of providing unbiased data.

US Energy Secretary Wright: Our goal is not to withdraw from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The New York Times: The U.S. military buildup shows that potential targets for U.S. military strikes against Iran include short- and medium-range missiles, missile storage depots, nuclear facilities and other military targets, such as the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Bayer: The U.S. President’s Defense Production Act executive order on glyphosate highlights the urgent need for farmers to have access to glyphosate.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported that within 24 hours the Russian Armed Forces carried out strikes against fuel storage facilities and energy infrastructure targets used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: In the coming year, we will use all means of pressure to push the International Energy Agency away from its net zero agenda.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's Chief of Staff: We have released strategic oil reserves.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban’s Chief of Staff: If Ukraine continues to block oil transportation from the Friendship Pipeline, we will take measures.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Chief of Staff: We are considering suspending electricity and gas exports to Ukraine.

The current account of the Eurozone, which was not seasonally adjusted in December, was 34.577 billion euros, compared with the previous value of 12.574 billion euros.

Before the U.S. stock market opened, silver concept stocks strengthened, with Pan American Silver (PAAS.O) rising 4.6%, Hecla Mining (HL.N) rising 1.9%, and First Majestic (AG.O) rising 1.3%.

Ukrainian Security Service official: Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil depots in the Pskov region.