USD/JPY fell more than 10 points in the short term and is now at 146.78.

[Gulman: New iPad Pro/Air will be released at the end of March or April] Well-known technology reporter Mark Gurman said that Apple plans to release new iPad Pro and iPad Air models "around the end of March or April" . He also expects that the new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil for related iPads will also be launched at the same time. In addition, Gurman also mentioned that Apple will ship the iPadOS 17.4 update for the series of iPads at that time, and the series of products may also be "launched through a press release."

RBA Assistant Chairman Hunter: Households are still clearly facing difficulties, and inflation is the biggest factor dragging down household consumption.

Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Chairman Hunter: Recent inflation data are consistent with forecasts.

Hunter, Assistant Chairman of the Reserve Bank of Australia: GDP in the fourth quarter of 2023 is basically in line with expectations.

Market news: The Panama Canal will provide additional shipping slots starting on March 18.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: It is not impossible for a recession to occur after interest rates rise to 6%.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: The U.S. election is unpredictable and frustrating.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: I personally will never buy Bitcoin.

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF: BITB has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management two months after the fund launched.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: The Fed must rely on data and I will wait for an interest rate cut after June.

Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy: At President Lula’s meeting, Petrobras presented a strategic plan; Petrobras’ dividend issue was not discussed at the meeting.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: I now see a bit of a bubble in the stock market.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) CEO Dimon: The U.S. economy is performing well and can be said to be thriving. But the possibility of a recession cannot yet be ruled out.

US President Biden: No plans to deliver a speech in the Israeli Knesset.

US President Biden: No meeting has been scheduled with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

OpenAI: Musk’s remarks are based on “complex” factual premises, and he may use litigation to obtain proprietary technology.

Oracle (ORCL.N): It expects capital expenditures for data center construction to reach $10 billion in fiscal 2025.

Two security sources said Israel carried out four attacks on Baalbek in eastern Lebanon.

Oracle (ORCL.N): It expects fiscal fourth-quarter (excluding Cerner) revenue to grow 6-8%.