Ukrainian President Zelensky: The EU approved a 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, which will enhance Ukraine’s long-term economic and financial stability.

COMEX gold futures fell below $2,050 per ounce, down 0.85% on the day.

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine: Ukraine is expected to receive its first aid payment of 4.5 billion euros from EU institutions in March.

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman: Despite the challenges, India has successfully reduced its fiscal deficit.

EU diplomat: EU funds to Hungary will continue to be frozen.

EU diplomat: Agreement on EU aid to Ukraine includes annual discussions and review within two years if necessary.

The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD fell 0.50% on the day and is now at 0.6086.

The British Navy received reports of an incident 57 nautical miles west of Hodeidah, Yemen.

British Labor Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves: The Labor government will not increase the British corporate tax rate.

Chief of Staff to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: Before the EU summit, we proposed a compromise. If accepted, we will reach an agreement.

Swedish central bank president Tedden: In principle, bond auctions and easing policies can be carried out at the same time.

Riden: To ensure that inflation reaches the target level, the Riksbank’s policy must remain restrictive.

White House: US President Joe Biden challenges big pharmaceutical companies to lower prescription drug prices.

British Government: Four new designated targets have been added to the Myanmar sanctions regime.

The initial monthly core CPI rate in the Eurozone in January was -0.6%, compared with the previous value of 0.3%.

The initial annual CPI value of the Eurozone in January was 2.8%, the lowest since November 2023.

ECB Governing Council member Herodotou: Interest rates are expected to start falling in 2024, but a data-based approach must be adopted.

Orban, chief of staff of Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: reiterated that Hungary views the EU as "blackmail" rather than compromise.