BHP Billiton (BHP.N): The iron ore market is expected to remain averagely balanced in 2024.

Microsoft (MSFT.O) President Brad Smith: We will expand our investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Spain by $2.1 billion over the next two years.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): Existing potash operations in Russia and Belarus are now back to about four-fifths of pre-shock capacity.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): The direct and indirect impacts of the current situation in the Red Sea are not expected to change the downward trend of global inflation.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): In the long term, we still believe that nickel will be a core beneficiary metal of the electrification trend.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): Global commodity prices have been volatile, and demand in developed countries has been weaker than expected.

BHP Billiton (BHP.N): Over the longer term, the megatrends taking place around the world continue to underline our confidence in future steel demand.

According to the Times of Israel: Lebanon said the Israel Defense Forces attacked an alleged weapons depot near Sidon, injuring 14 people, mostly Syrian and Palestinian workers.

According to the Financial Times: S&P Global is about to acquire research platform Visible Alpha for more than $500 million.

According to ELECTREK: Rivian (RIVN.O) will launch the affordable R2 electric SUV in Europe.

It is reported that American Reserve Bank is about to sell a majority stake in its insurance department.

Hang Seng Index futures closed up 0.3% in overnight trading at 16,207 points, a 51-point premium.

Market news: Guinea’s military junta leaders dissolved the transitional government.

Market news: The UK Maritime Trade Action Office received a report of an incident 60 nautical miles north of Djibouti, the capital of Djibouti.

The Houthis claimed that an earlier attack on the British ship led to its sinking.

Market News: The UK Maritime Trade Action Office received a report of an incident 90 nautical miles west of Jizan, Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Central Command: On February 18, two anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting a British bulk carrier "RUBYMAR". One of the missiles hit the ship, causing damage.

Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency: Iran continues to enrich uranium close to weapons-grade levels.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: 26 EU countries called for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to achieve a sustainable ceasefire."

According to Brazilian newspaper Sao Paulo: Brazilian President Lula recalled his ambassador to Tel Aviv.