The U.S. Kansas Fed manufacturing output index in February was 3, compared with the previous value of -17.

The Kansas Fed Manufacturing Composite Index for February in the United States was -4, expected -2, and the previous value was -9.

Sources: Swiss competition authorities are leaning towards a deeper investigation into UBS’s market dominance.

Market news: Serbia may expand pipeline with Bulgaria to obtain more non-Russian natural gas.

US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: The text of the fiscal year 2024 spending bill will be released this weekend.

US Defense Secretary Austin: Russia is making "incremental progress" in Ukraine every day.

US President Biden: The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may not start next Monday.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: I hope the Senate will pass a temporary funding measure tonight.

Market news: Ukraine has begun sowing spring cereals in southern regions.

Brazil, Suriname and Guyana have agreed to deepen discussions on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, including exploration and production.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: He never intended to hide his hospitalization from U.S. President Biden.

The S&P 500 gave up gains to 0.3%, and the Nasdaq 100 narrowed its gains to 0.5%.

According to the Associated Press: U.S. Republican Senator Cornyn announced his candidacy for Senate Republican leader.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD rose more than 0.50% during the day and is now at 0.6528.

According to Interfax: Russia will implement a six-month gasoline export ban starting from March 1.

The annual rate of the United States existing home contracted sales index in January was -6.8%, expected -4.40%, and the previous value -1.00%.

The Washington Post reported on the 28th that there are currently about 20,000 foreign personnel fighting on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield.

Bank of Thailand Governor: Cutting interest rates will not help solve Thailand’s structural problems.