The U.S. government provided a $544 million loan to South Korean semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron. Provided a $165.9 million conditional loan to American Battery Solutions, a new energy battery manufacturer.

Fitch: Weak growth and ongoing cost challenges will continue to weigh on highly indebted European bond and loan issuers.

On the evening of the 22nd local time, Hodeidah Province under the control of the Houthi armed forces in western Yemen was attacked.

Ford Motor (FN) executive: The company is working with dealers to expand physical service capabilities.

Brazilian President Lula will receive Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Brasilia at 6 pm local time.

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: The vessel located 70 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, suffered minor damage and reported that the vessel and crew are safe and heading to the next port of destination.

Bitcoin fell below $51,000 per coin, down 0.73% on the day.

British Defense Secretary Shapps: The UK will provide 200 Brimstone anti-tank missiles to Ukraine.

Market news: German unions have called for a six-day public transport strike next week.

U.S. stock futures edged lower after weekly unemployment benefits data.

Canadian retail sales recorded a monthly rate of 0.9% in December, the largest increase since April 2023.

The four-week average of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending February 17 was 215,250, compared with the previous value of 218,500.

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index in January was -0.3, expected -0.21, and the previous value -0.15.

According to RIA Novosti: Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian military can receive Tu-160M strategic bombers.

AT&T (TN) confirmed that customers across the United States were experiencing wireless network outages and was "urgently working" to restore service.

The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond yield rose to 4.497%, the highest since December 1 last year.