Nvidia (NVDA.O) continued its decline before the market opened, falling nearly 2%; it closed down more than 4% yesterday, with a record-breaking single-day market value shrinkage.

The Syrian capital Damascus was hit by an Israeli missile, killing three people.

WTI crude oil fell more than 1.00% during the day and is now at $76.33/barrel; Brent crude oil fell more than 0.9% during the day and is now at $81.05/barrel.

According to Wukokoli Pravda: The first batch of Ukrainian pilots will complete F-16 fighter training in the summer.

The price of base load electricity for next-day delivery in France fell 30.2% to 38.75 euros/MWh.

The price of baseload electricity for next-day delivery in Germany fell 17.5% to 47 euros/MWh.

French Prime Minister Attal: We will exempt employers from contributions for most seasonal agricultural employment.

The French Prime Minister plans to introduce new draft food retail pricing in the summer.

Market news: The World Bank agrees to provide Tanzania with a loan of 361 million euros.

The Turkish Ministry of Defense issued a statement on February 21, local time, saying that Turkish security forces killed six PKK members in the "Claw Lock" operation area in northern Iraq.

According to i24News: Israeli airstrikes targeted an Iranian official in the Syrian capital Damascus.

Bank Indonesia Governor: Our baseline room for rate cuts is in the second half of the year, provided that inflation remains within the target range and the rupiah remains stable and appreciates.

Bank Indonesia Governor: Indonesian interest rates will remain unchanged for some time.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting interest rates in the second half of the year, with a rate cut of 75 basis points.

According to Nikkei: The Governor of the Bank of Thailand said that although Thailand’s economic recovery is weak, it does exist.

The Thai baht held on to gains amid reports that the Bank of Thailand declined to hold a special interest rate decision meeting.

Governor of the Bank of Indonesia: We will continue to intervene in the foreign exchange market and adopt triple intervention measures.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: Interest rate decisions are consistent with the focus of supporting stability to ensure that the rupiah remains stable and inflation remains within the target range. Macro-prudential policies and payment policies still support sustainable economic growth.

Governor of Bank Indonesia: CPI will remain within the target range of 1.5% to 3.5% in 2024.

Bank Indonesia Governor: Inflation is slowing and still within target range.