UN Spokesperson: Any increased aid access to the Gaza Strip, whether by sea transport or airdrop, is "clearly beneficial".

WTI crude oil hit $79 per barrel, up 0.51% on the day.

Brent crude oil hit $83 per barrel, up 0.46% on the day.

US President Biden: With the addition of Sweden, NATO is more united.

US President Biden: Welcome Sweden to join NATO.

According to local media: A Mexican navy helicopter crashed near Culiacan, Sinaloa.

Fed Mester: Considering raising long-term federal funds rate forecasts.

According to CNBC: United Airlines (UAL.O) expects to resume pilot recruitment in July.

According to the Washington Post: U.S. President Biden will propose a $5,000 credit for first-time home buyers.

Fannie Mae: The U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan rate was 6.88% in the week ended March 7, compared with 6.94% the previous week.

Senior U.S. Administration Official: Recognizes that extremists may try to use Ramadan to trigger something.

Senior U.S. Administration Official: Hostage exchange delayed because Hamas has not yet agreed to release sick and elderly hostages.

Top U.S. Administration Official: President Biden will talk about potential hostage deal in State of the Union address. The pressure is now on Hamas to complete the hostage deal.

Senior U.S. Government Official: Initial shipments will come from Cyprus.

Senior U.S. Administration Official: President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the U.S. military will establish a port on the Gaza coast to receive aid.

Fed Mester: How stringent monetary policy is now is an "open question."

Fed Mester: Where the neutral interest rate currently stands is an open question.