RBA meeting minutes: It is important to make it clear that a rate hike is not ruled out.

Reserve Bank of Australia meeting minutes: Considered whether to raise interest rates or keep interest rates unchanged.

RBA meeting minutes: Worried that it will take some time for inflation to return to target.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces said that 12,000 Hamas fighters were killed in the Gaza war, a number twice that claimed by the organization.

Capital One Financial confirmed it will acquire Discover, with the deal set to close in late 2024 or early 2025.

Market news: Venezuelan President Maduro warned ExxonMobil not to enter disputed waters.

According to Iran Press TV: Lebanese Hezbollah attacked several Israeli bases again.

Argentina’s Economy Minister: Argentina’s inflation rate in February will be closer to 10%, not 20%.

According to South Korea’s Mainichi Shimbun: SK ON is seeking to raise 2 trillion won for new battery projects.

Argentina’s Minister of Economy: A new minimum wage will be set today or tomorrow.

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Haley will deliver a speech on the status of the presidential campaign at 12 noon EST tomorrow.

Market news: Thailand’s Prime Minister called for an extraordinary meeting to lower the benchmark interest rate.

Senior U.S. government official: There is no rush to vote on the U.S.-drafted Security Council draft resolution on Gaza, and the U.S. intends to allow time for negotiations.

According to the German newspaper Die Zeit: The German government hopes to provide Ukraine with "long-range weapon systems", but did not explicitly mention the "Taurus" cruise missile. A decision should be made soon.

Market news: The FBI and the UK said they have dismantled LockBit, a cybercriminal gang, and law enforcement agencies said they have seized the Lockbit ransomware domain name.

The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a freezing yellow warning at 06:00 on February 20.

The Central Meteorological Observatory will continue to issue an orange cold wave warning at 06:00 on February 20.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): For the crude oil market, risks are balanced in 2024, and the escalation of the situation in the Middle East is an uncertain factor.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): A shortage of refined copper is currently expected, and the supply of copper concentrate will be very tight in 2024.