Market news: US Secretary of State Blinken will hold a press conference in Rio de Janeiro at 4:20 pm local time in Brazil.

Prime Minister of Thailand: Plans to take measures to promote tourism development.

According to Nikkei: Toyota Tsusho will mass-produce electric vehicle battery components in the United States starting in 2025.

Colombian Finance Minister Bonilla: Interest rates may be cut in March. If prices fall further, Colombia will lower interest rates by a minimum of 50 basis points.

According to the Japanese Metal Bulletin: Toyota Motor (TM.N) has lowered its domestic production plan for March and April to about 14,000 vehicles per day due to the suspension of production by Daihatsu Industries and Toyota Industries.

Bank of Korea: Global GDP growth may be more favorable than expected.

Bank of Korea: It is too early to believe that CPI will be close to the target level.

According to Yonhap News Agency: The number of trainee doctors in South Korea who have submitted their resignations has increased to 9,275, and more than 8,000 people have left their posts.

WTI crude oil futures exceeded $78 per barrel, rising 0.12% on the day.

Argentina’s Minister of Economy: The monthly rate of Argentina’s consumer price index is expected to drop below 10% by June.

Argentina’s Economy Minister: The government is considering a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

Market news: Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan will retire.

The Bank of Korea maintained its 2024 GDP growth forecast at 2.1% and forecast CPI at 2.6% in 2024, consistent with its November estimate of 2.6%.

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%, in line with market expectations.

SoftBank Group shares rose 4.6% in Japan.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: My non-participation in the G20 will not have a negative impact on G20 discussions including support for Ukraine, sanctions on Russia and debt issues.

Market News: Boeing CEO plans to meet with FAA Administrator Whitaker next week.

Japan bought 359.9 billion yen of foreign stocks in the week to February 16, compared with the previous value of 22.1 billion yen.

In Japan, foreign investors bought 382 billion yen of Japanese stocks in the week to February 16, compared with the previous value of 621.3 billion yen.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will not attend the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Brazil.