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Market news: Iran shipped missiles worth $2.7 billion to Russia.

The German DAX30 index closed up 168.97 points, or 0.67%, at 25426.64 points on January 12 (Monday);The British FTSE 100 index closed up 1 on January 12 (Monday) 3.71 points, an increase of 0.14%, to 10138.31 points;The FCHI index closed down 3.33 points, or 0.04%, to 8358.76 points on January 12 (Monday); The European Stoxx 50 Index closed up 19.18 points, or 0.32%, at 6016.65 points on January 12 (Monday);The Spanish IBEX35 Index closed up 1 on January 12 (Monday) 1.11 points, or 0.06%, to 17660.11 points;Italy’s FTSE MIB index closed up 0.24 points, or 0.00%, to 45719.50 points on January 12 (Monday).

Sources familiar with the matter: Russian drones struck two foreign-flagged ships near the Ukrainian port of Chernomorsk on Monday.

Cramer, a Republican member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee: Powell is not a criminal and the investigation into the Federal Reserve should be ended as soon as possible to "restore confidence in the Federal Reserve."

Novo Nordisk (NVO.N) CEO: I agree that drug prices in the United States are too high and European drug prices are too low, but European governments hold different views.

U.S. Senator Murkowski: After speaking with Chairman Powell this morning, it is clear that this government investigation is nothing more than an attempt at political coercion.

U.S. Senator Murkowski: If the Department of Justice believes it is necessary to investigate Chairman Powell based on project cost overruns, then Congress must investigate the Department of Justice.

Spanish energy company Enagas: Of Spain’s natural gas imports in January, liquefied natural gas accounted for 62.5% and pipeline natural gas accounted for 37.5%.

A Reuters survey shows that the Russian economy will grow by 1.1% in 2026.

Mexican President Sheinbaum: (Talk about security issues) We only operate in Mexico.

Mexican President Sheinbaum: Mexico is ready to assist in communication between Cuba and the United States if invited.

U.S. State Department: We are considering "providing assistance" to the Iranian people as part of our foreign policy.

US State Department: President Trump is considering a range of tough options against Iran.

Mexican President Sheinbaum: After a phone call with US President Trump, the possibility of US military action in Mexico has been ruled out.

Mexican President Sheinbaum: Trafficking of fentanyl from Mexico to the United States has dropped by 50% in one year.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley released a report detailing UnitedHealth's (UNH.N) record of "alleged manipulation of Medicare Advantage plans."

Societe Generale is phasing out its own artificial intelligence tools and switching to Microsoft's Copilot.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. passenger car sales in the fourth quarter were 79,350 units, a year-on-year decrease of 12%.

The Conference Board Employment Trend Index in the United States in December was 104.27, from the previous value of 105.8.

U.S. stocks narrowed their losses and the Nasdaq turned positive. AMD (AMD.O) is currently up 1.8%, and Novo Nordisk (NVO.N) is up 1.81%.