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.

On February 29, local time, RIA Novosti reported that Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will visit Russia in early March.

U.S. Treasuries extended their gains, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to an intraday low of 4.24%.

Bank of Thailand Governor: The Bank of Thailand is focused on economic stability.

Bank of Thailand Governor: No plans to meet with Prime Minister yet.

Capital Economics economist Stephen Brown: Canada’s fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.0% is stronger than the zero growth expected by the Bank of Canada. Coupled with the upward revision of third-quarter growth, we have reason to expect the Bank of Canada to wait until at least June. Only then will interest rates begin to be cut.

New Zealand Trade Minister and WTO negotiator: There has been no progress in the WTO discussion on e-commerce exemptions.

Argentine Economy Minister: Argentina is currently not negotiating a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

Market News: Apple (AAPL.O) expands self-service Mac repair services.

Canadian Immigration Minister: Canada will weigh visa needs based on asylum success rate.

Canadian Immigration Minister: Canada is also considering issuing visas to countries other than Mexico.