U.S. API refined oil inventories for the week to February 23 were -523,000 barrels, expected to be -1.8 million barrels, and the previous value was -2.908 million barrels.

U.S. API gasoline inventories for the week to February 23 were -3.272 million barrels, compared with expectations of -1.2 million barrels, and the previous value of 415,000 barrels.

British maritime security company Ambrey: A Greek bulk carrier flying the flag of the Marshall Islands reported that a missile fell into the water 3 nautical miles from the bow of the ship while sailing 63 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen.

UnitedHealth (UNH.N) suffered a short-term plunge, with its decline widening to 2%.

British maritime security company Ambrey: Received reports of an incident approximately 50 nautical miles west of Hodeidah, Yemen.

According to The Information: The European Union investigated Microsoft’s actions regarding security software.

Musk used two emoticons to comment on Apple’s cancellation of its car-building plan: saluting and smoking.

U.S. Democratic Senator Warren: The Fed’s tools are only suitable for solving certain types of inflation.

Democratic U.S. Senator Warren: Right now, high interest rates are a cost to families.

Democratic U.S. Senator Warren: It’s time to lower interest rates.

U.S. Democratic Senator Warren: The United States is entering a new stage where antitrust enforcers are winning.

White House: The meeting between congressional leaders and US President Biden to discuss the government shutdown was "productive".

Mexico’s Economy Minister: Mexico plans to impose 25% steel tariffs on countries that do not have a trade agreement.

U.S. Treasury yields rose slightly, with the 10-year yield rising 1.6 basis points to 4.315% on the day.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Getting closer (agreement) on the government spending bill.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: House Speaker Johnson said he wants to complete aid to Ukraine and needs to find the best way to do it.

The communiqué shows that Qatar will invest 10 billion euros in French start-ups and funds.

Mexico’s Economy Minister: Still working to negotiate unified steel tariffs with the United States.