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ECB Vice President Guindos: The high degree of uncertainty in the global environment does not seem to be reflected in current market pricing. Geopolitical risks have significantly increased the downside risks to economic growth.

Guindos, Vice President of the European Central Bank: We are facing major changes in the world order, and geopolitical challenges are increasing day by day.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Geopolitical risks have significantly increased the upside risks to growth.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The high uncertainty in the global environment does not appear to be reflected in current market pricing.

European Central Bank Vice President Guindos: Inflation is still at a good level.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The euro zone’s excessive fiscal deficit and public debt need to be reduced.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Banks should maintain robust solvency and liquidity positions to enable them to absorb potential shocks in the future.

European Central Bank Vice President Guindos: As valuations are driven up in increasingly concentrated asset markets, financial stability risks remain high.

Audi: U.S. tariff policy affects the entire industry and shapes consumer behavior.

Bank of England member Taylor: Inflation is expected to reach the target in mid-2026, not 2027.

The German DAX30 index opened up 11.70 points, or 0.05%, at 25423.14 points on January 14 (Wednesday);The FCHI index opened up 26.16 points on January 14 (Wednesday) points, an increase of 0.31%, to 8373.36 points;The European Stoxx 50 Index opened on January 14 (Wednesday), an increase of 7.83 points, an increase of 0.13%, to 6037.66 points;Spain The Italian IBEX35 index opened up 93.34 points, or 0.53%, to 17765.64 points on January 14 (Wednesday);The Italian FTSE MIB index opened up 3 points on January 14 (Wednesday). 6.40 points, an increase of 0.08%, to 45561.50 points;The British FTSE 100 Index opened on January 14 (Wednesday), an increase of 20.70 points, an increase of 0.20%, to 10158.05 points.

Bank of England member Taylor: Interest rates should continue to fall.

Bank of England member Taylor: I expect monetary policy to normalize towards neutral levels sooner rather than later.

Bank of England member Taylor: Inflation at target levels is likely to be sustainable from mid-2026.

European Central Bank Governing Council Member Villeroy: Political uncertainty regarding the French budget will reduce GDP growth by at least 0.2%.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: If the budget deficit in 2026 is higher than 5%, France will enter the danger zone.

Mason replied on the interactive platform that the company has no cooperation with the European Dorgerberg steel mill.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: Appropriate action will be taken against excessive (speculative) behavior.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: It is important for currencies to fluctuate in a stable manner that reflects fundamentals.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara: No comment on foreign exchange issues.