According to the Financial Times: Microsoft has reached an agreement with French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, aiming to surpass ChatGPT maker OpenAI.

The United States says it is using artificial intelligence to provide target assistance for air strikes in the Middle East.

Bank of Israel: The conflict has had significant economic consequences for both real economic activity and financial markets, and risk premiums remain high.

Bank of Israel: There is considerable uncertainty about the expected severity and duration of the conflict with Hamas.

Bank of Israel: Indicators of economic activity and employment conditions indicate that the economy is gradually recovering after a sharp decline caused by the outbreak of the conflict.

Bank of Israel: The interest rate path will be determined based on the continued convergence of inflation towards target, continued stability of financial markets, economic activity and fiscal policy.

Bank of Israel: Given the situation, the Monetary Board’s policy focus is to stabilize markets and reduce uncertainty while maintaining price stability and supporting economic activity.

According to the Washington Post: U.S. President Biden will soon issue an executive order on issues such as data and foreign countries.

The Brazilian government will issue an executive order to establish a foreign exchange hedging program.

Wells Fargo CFO: There may be growth opportunities in corporate and investment banking.

JPMorgan Chase: Gori and Petno will serve as co-heads of global banking.

Wells Fargo CFO: We are very optimistic about commercial banks.

U.S. natural gas futures rose 5% on the day.

On the 26th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree establishing the Leningrad Military District and the Moscow Military District.

Micro-Strategy: From February 15 to February 25, the Company and its subsidiaries purchased approximately 3,000 Bitcoins for approximately $155.4 million in cash, at a price of approximately $51,813 per Bitcoin.

The Baltic Dry Index rose 0.27% to 1,871 points.

ECB Governing Council member Stunaras: We have to take action in a small range like 25 basis points.

ECB Governing Council Member Stuenaras: There will be no concrete evidence on wages until the end of April.

Electricity prices in Italy fell 7.6% last week.