India's preliminary manufacturing PMI for February was 57.5, below the expected 56.2 and the previous reading of 55.4.

US President Trump: I would be happy to involve Russia in the diplomatic affairs (of the Iran negotiations).

Domestic News: 1. Box office revenue for films in 2026 is expected to exceed 5 billion yuan, with the Spring Festival box office exceeding 2.8 billion yuan. 2. The total profits of my country's large-scale non-ferrous metal industrial enterprises are expected to exceed 500 billion yuan in 2025. 3. Two departments held an emergency video conference to demand effective prevention of safety risks and hidden dangers associated with fireworks and firecrackers. 4. The head of the WTO Department of the Ministry of Commerce provided an interpretation of my country's first comprehensive and systematic policy document outlining its position on WTO reform. International News: 1. German Chancellor Merz expressed his intention to seek re-election. 2. Trump will extend sanctions against Russia for another year. 3. Amazon surpasses Walmart to become the world's highest-revenue company. 4. Sources indicate that OpenAI's latest round of financing is expected to exceed $100 billion. 5. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will increase the number of annual monetary policy decisions from 7 to 8 starting next year. 6. A South Korean court found former President Yoon Seok-youl guilty of being a leader of a sedition and sentenced him to life imprisonment. 7. US and Indonesian companies signed trade and investment agreements covering key minerals, semiconductor cooperation, and US agricultural and forestry product exports. 8. US initial jobless claims fell by the largest amount since November, indicating a stabilizing labor market. 9. Canada's trade deficit in 2025 hit a record high; rising gold prices masked the true impact of tariffs. 10. The US trade deficit will reach $901.5 billion in 2025, still one of the largest deficits since records began in 1960. 11. Trump is considering a North American trade agreement that excludes Canada. 12. Federal Reserve's Kashkari: Monetary policy is close to neutral; the labor market remains resilient. 13. Middle East situation: ① Trump says Iran will reach an agreement in 10 to 15 days. ② Iran and Russia held joint naval exercises. ③ Iranian defense forces have entered a state of full combat readiness. ④ US media: Trump is considering limited strikes to force Iran to reach an agreement. ⑤ Iran's letter to the UN Secretary-General: Iran will retaliate if it suffers military aggression.