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Alstom has been awarded three contracts with a total value of approximately 2.5 billion euros.

Alstom: A contract to supply railway vehicles to a customer in the Americas, worth approximately 1.4 billion euros.

Acting President of Venezuela: Invites the U.S. government to coordinate on the cooperation agenda; hopes to prioritize the establishment of balanced and mutually respectful international relations with the United States.

Acting President of Venezuela: Will invite the U.S. government to cooperate on a cooperative agenda; eager to live without external threats.

Japan’s 20-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 3.045%, a record high.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Will maintain close communication with the United States at all levels; has received an invitation from Trump to visit the United States.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: We will continue to promote economic growth.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Will push for the passage of the budget at the upcoming parliamentary session.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus is the key to Japan’s chip renaissance.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield rose to 3.455%, a record high.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: 2026 may be a major turning point for Japan.

The 40-year Japanese government bond yield rose 3.5 basis points to 3.640%.

According to the Financial Times: British economists predict that taxes will increase before the next general election in the UK.

According to the Financial Times: The European Central Bank’s “digital euro” project will face a decisive vote in 2026.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed up 0.80 points, or 0.01%, on Monday, January 5, at 8728.60 points.

Hong Kong insurance stocks surged higher in the afternoon, with Sunshine Insurance (06963.HK), China Taiping (00966.HK) and New China Insurance (01336.HK) rising by more than 6%, Ping An of China (02318.HK) and China Pacific Insurance (02601.HK) rising by more than 5%, and China Life (02628.HK) rising by more than 3%.

Market news: U.S. President Trump will attend a policy meeting at 3:30 pm ET on Monday.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 2.5 basis points to 3.630%.

India's NIFTY IT index fell 1.5%.

According to British Sky News: British private equity firm Bridgepoint will acquire a stake in consulting firm Interpath Advisory for 800 million pounds.