The United States Red Book commercial retail sales for the week ending March 2 had an annual rate of 3.1%, compared with the previous value of 2.7%.

The UK 10-year government bond yield fell 10 basis points that day to its lowest level since February 15, at 4.023%.

U.S. Transportation Secretary: The FAA will need to closely monitor Boeing (BA.N).

COMEX gold futures exceeded $2,150 per ounce, rising 1.11% on the day.

Spot gold continued to rise, rising by $9 in the short term, standing above $2,140 per ounce, up 1.23% on the day.

Spot silver rose more than 1.00% during the day and is currently trading at $24.13 per ounce.

The main contract of SC crude oil fell by 2.00% during the day and is currently trading at 604.00 yuan/barrel.

The ICC said there was good reason to believe the alleged attacks were against civilian targets.

Israeli Defense Minister: Lebanese Hezbollah’s aggressive behavior brings us closer and closer to a critical moment in decision-making on military activities in Lebanon.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Artificial intelligence search startup Perplexity’s valuation is expected to double to $1 billion.

Apple (AAPL.O) fell more than 2% before the market opened.

According to The Times of Israel: U.S. and British forces have launched a new round of strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen as the group disrupts Red Sea shipping, three U.S. officials said.

Spot palladium fell 2.00% on the day and is now at $938.00 per ounce.

According to i24NEWS: Rocket sirens sounded in northern Israel.

Brent crude oil fell below $82/barrel, down 0.76% on the day.

According to the Financial Times: Singaporean investment company Temasek is discussing investing in OpenAI.

Market news: The U.S. government announced a $1.425 billion aircraft carrier deal with a company.