The UK has appointed OECD chief economist Clare Lombardelli as the next deputy governor of the Bank of England.

Ministry of Finance of Japan: From January 30 to February 27, the amount of Japanese currency intervention is 0 yen.

According to the Ipsos Group, a well-known international polling agency: The current support rate of Biden and Trump is 36%, and 56% of Democrats are unlikely to support a presidential candidate who supports military assistance to Israel.

Indian Electronics Minister: Tata subsidiary will set up a semiconductor factory in Assam, India, and chips will be supplied to automobile manufacturers from this unit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a series of financial measures to support multi-member families in the country.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, at around 18:35 local time on February 29, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters near Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The maximum earthquake magnitude was 4.

At noon on February 29, Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Union address to the Russian Federation Assembly. Putin said that Russia’s strategic nuclear forces are in a state of full readiness. Putin also said that Western countries’ accusations that Russia intends to deploy nuclear weapons in space are baseless accusations. In addition, Putin stated that all previous Russian defense development plans have been completed. Dagger hypersonic missiles are being used effectively in special operations areas. Tests of the Haiyan nuclear-powered cruise missile and the Poseidon weapon system are about to be completed. "Sarmat" missiles have been delivered to the troops.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We believe it is very important to strengthen ties with Arab countries and Latin America.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to engage in dialogue with the United States on strategic stability, but the United States is also trying to cause a strategic blow to Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will show how the Sarmat missile performs its combat duties.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The strategic forces are now ready.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will make every effort to end the conflict and solve the tasks of "special military operations".

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The Russian military has gained rich combat experience.

Citigroup: Lowered the target price of Baidu (BIDU.O) from $181 to $171.

At noon on February 29, Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Union address to the Russian Federation Assembly.

HP (HPQ.N) U.S. stocks fell more than 5% before the market opened, and its first-quarter fiscal 2024 results fell short of market expectations.

Sources: Securities and Exchange Board of India has asked money managers to reduce distribution charges for small and mid-cap funds.