The three major U.S. stock index futures opened basically flat on Monday.

WTI crude oil opened flat on Monday and is currently trading at $78.1 per barrel.

Spot gold and silver opened with little fluctuation, at $2014.2 per ounce and $23.35 per ounce respectively.

According to Nikkei: Hokkaido, Japan, is considering imposing a tourist tax of 100-500 yen on accommodation.

According to Nikkei: Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering requiring major companies to disclose emissions.

UK Maritime Trade Operations Office: The crew on board the ship south of Mocha, Yemen, is safe after the captain reported damage to the vessel after a nearby explosion.

British Maritime Security Company Ambrey: A Belize-flagged, British-registered, Lebanese-operated general cargo ship was reported to have been attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

According to the "Jerusalem Post": A suspicious envelope was found in the office of the Israeli Prime Minister on Sunday night, and security personnel and a police forensic team rushed to the scene.

According to the Times of Israel: Starting March 1, 2024, people will be able to return to Sderot and other border towns with Gaza, subject to approval by the Israel Defense Forces.

[The Prime Minister of Denmark promises to send all Danish artillery to Ukraine] Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark will transfer all artillery to Ukraine because Denmark currently does not use it. The Danish Prime Minister said during the Munich Security Conference: "Ukraine now asks us for ammunition and artillery. We in Denmark have decided to hand over all our artillery to Ukraine. Europe has military equipment and it is not just a matter of production. We have weapons that have not been used yet. , ammunition and air defense systems. They need to be handed over to Ukraine".

Market news: Estonia’s Prime Minister called for the issuance of 100 billion euros in joint bonds to defend Europe.

Israeli Foreign Minister: Will condemn Brazilian Ambassador Lula for his comments about Gaza.

The Egyptian minister stated that Egypt aims to achieve GDP growth of close to 3% in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Israeli Defense Minister: If the hostages are not returned before Ramadan, the conflict will spread to Rafah.

Market news: The union called on Lufthansa ground staff to strike on February 20.

US Geological Survey: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 19 kilometers south-southwest of Balkh, Afghanistan.

Israel says an arrangement can only be reached through direct dialogue.

The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved the statement submitted by the prime minister, rejecting foreign orders on its arrangements with the Palestinians and opposing unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: I will express my opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood during the cabinet vote.

German Defense Minister: U.S. failure to support Ukraine aid could harm its economy.