The New Zealand dollar hit 0.61 against the U.S. dollar, rising 0.24% on the day.

In Canada, 223,589 new housing starts were started in January, compared with the expected 235,000 units and the previous value of 249,300 units.

Bank of England member Greene: Britain is unique in terms of wage growth.

Bank of England member Greene: Recent signs that persistent inflation is beginning to ease are encouraging.

Bank of England member Greene: Policy will need to remain restrictive for some time.

The Baltic Dry Index fell 0.06% to 1,581 points.

According to Ukrainian Pravda: The Ukrainian Border Guards commented on Belarus’ implementation of an anti-terrorism operation system in the border areas between the two countries, saying that they had not received any reports of offensive activities on the Belarusian border and that the situation was under control. Available information suggests that Belarus plans to conduct some kind of training in the region.

According to the Times of Israel: An Israeli air strike in Lebanon killed 10 people, a Hezbollah commander said.

According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA): Turkey’s Foreign Minister stated that Iran and Turkey will further expand mutual relations.

Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank: The impact of monetary policy tightening is still unfolding.

Nigeria’s consumer prices rose 29.90% year-on-year in January, and the market expected an increase of 29.5%.

TEMENOS AG fell 15%, halting trading due to volatility.

Short-selling agency Hindenburg: shorted Swiss financial services enterprise software company TEMENOS AG.

Brazilian President Lula: Israel’s behavior in Gaza is unexplainable. It is killing women and children under the pretext of fighting Hamas.

U.S. Central Command: On January 28, advanced conventional weapons and other lethal assistance originating from Iran and destined for areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen were seized from a ship in the Arabian Sea.

Market news: U.S. Central Command intercepted weapons prepared by Iran for the Houthis.

According to a report from the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Russian military launched a cluster attack on Ukrainian military industrial enterprises that produce aircraft engines, electronic equipment, and fuel on the morning of the 15th.