Market News: The Houthis said they have provided assurances to Russia that their ships will pass safely through the Red Sea.

Statement from the Prime Minister of Qatar: An Israeli delegation led by the Director of Mossad will meet with the Director of the CIA, the Prime Minister of Qatar and the Egyptian Minister on Friday.

Qatar Prime Minister Statement: Israeli Mossad chief Barnea will travel to Qatar on Friday to meet with mediators in an effort to reach a hostage deal.

According to the Hungarian National News Agency: Hungarian Prime Minister Orban congratulated Russian President Putin on his re-election.

Freddie Mac: As of the week of March 21, the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan rate was 6.87%, an increase from 6.74% last week.

Market news: U.S. senators have introduced a bill to ban the sale of oil to foreign rivals.

The U.S. 8-week Treasury bond auction through March 21 - the winning interest rate was 5.27%, compared with the previous value of 5.28%.

The U.S. Treasury bond auction for the four weeks to March 21 - the winning rate allocation percentage was 78.74%, compared with the previous value of 90.28%.

The U.S. government bond auction for the four weeks to March 21 - the winning rate was 5.27%, compared with the previous value of 5.28%.

NOAA: Low snowpack could impact Mississippi River in summer and fall.

NOAA: Considers low flows in the Mississippi River likely to impede boat movement.

The U.S. dollar index DXY rose nearly 10 points in the short term, rising more than 0.5% during the day and now trading at 103.92.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Pillar 1 tax deal requires congressional action.

Faraday Future (FFIE.O) fell more than 15%.

UAE Ministry of Economy: The UAE is willing to explore opportunities with partners through the GCC and bilaterally.

Bank of England Governor Bailey said he was "very hopeful" and "encouraged" by the good signs in the economy, but needed to see continued progress towards the inflation target before cutting interest rates.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: The technical recession at the end of 2023 appears to be weakening.