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According to the New York Times: The United States has suspended the acceptance of all immigration applications submitted by immigrants from 19 countries whose entry was restricted earlier this year.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) will launch nearly 24-hour trading of Russell 2000 Index options to expand channels for global investors to participate in the U.S. small-cap market.

The European Commission will present a legal proposal this week to use frozen Russian assets to fund loans to Ukraine, sources said.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index opened up 9.00 points, or 0.10%, on Wednesday, December 3, to 8588.70 points.

Reserve Bank of Australia Chairman Bullock: Be wary of building inflationary pressures.

RBA Chairman Bullock: Long-term inflation expectations remain stable.

According to aviation dispatchers, the flight led by U.S. Special Envoy Vitkov and his party has left Moscow.

RBA Chairman Bullock: Carefully study recent inflation data. Inflation expectations remain stable.

RBA Chairman Bullock: If inflation proves to be more persistent, it will have broader implications for policy.

Russian Presidential Assistant Ushakov talks about the meeting between Russia and the United States: The two sides are no further away from peace than before the meeting. This is certain.

According to media reports, U.S. Special Envoy Vitkov and his party, who have just concluded a nearly five-hour meeting with Putin, are on their way to the Moscow airport.

RBA Chairman Bullock: Global risks have eased slightly.

Reserve Bank of Australia Chairman Bullock: Currently we do not see any problems with real estate loans.

Australia's AIG Construction Industry Performance Index in November was -18.7, compared with the previous value of -7.1.

Australia's AIG/PWC Manufacturing Performance Index in November was -18, compared with -22 in the previous month.

Australia's November S&P Global Composite PMI final value was 52.6, compared with the previous value of 52.6.

Australia's November S&P Global Services PMI final value was 52.8, compared with the previous value of 52.7.

A U.S. judge blocks the Trump administration from enforcing a law in 22 states that would strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funding.

U.S. envoy Witkov has arrived at the U.S. Embassy in Russia following a meeting in the Kremlin.

In the week to November 28, API crude oil production in the United States was 416,000 barrels per day, compared with the previous value of 337,000 barrels per day.