Kotecki, a member of the Polish Central Bank: The possibility of an interest rate cut this year cannot be ruled out.

Market news: Eiffel Tower employees went on strike again.

Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson: Since February 2022, Russia has launched more than 8,000 missiles and 4,630 drones.

Reuters survey: Most Asian foreign exchange markets are still dominated by short selling.

Reuters survey: Long positions in the Indian rupee reached the highest level since January 2023.

Reuters survey: Bearish bets on the Thai baht reached their highest level since November 2022.

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO): Coalition forces are responding to reports that a ship was hit by two missiles, causing a fire on the ship 70 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen.

Mercedes-Benz CFO: The average car price increased by 2% last year to 74,200 euros.

The U.S. dollar index DXY fell more than 0.50% on the day and is currently at 103.46. EUR/USD rose by 0.50% during the day and is now at 1.0875.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Stock prices reflect a variety of factors.

Mercedes-Benz CEO: The electric vehicle market is highly competitive. The macro environment will be "tense" in 2024.

German Deputy Prime Minister Habeck: Natural gas prices are expected to continue to fall.

Bank of England member Greene: There are risks of upward inflation in the Middle East.

Bank of England member Greene: The view in February was that "we should stay on the sidelines."

The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.8% and was on track to hit its highest closing level in history.