Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed her concerns about further interest rate hikes during a meeting with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda last week.

Malaysian Prime Minister: We need to closely monitor the tariff situation and do not want to make hasty decisions.

Domestic News: 1. The CPC Central Committee and the State Council sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese sports delegation for the 25th Winter Olympics. 2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: German Chancellor Merz will pay an official visit to China from February 25th to 26th. 3. National Energy Administration: Will release and implement a new energy system and a series of energy plans for different sectors. 4. SDIC Capital: The valuation adjustment of SDIC Silver LOF is expected to have a certain negative impact on the company's net profit attributable to the parent company in 2026. 5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to claims that "China only needs to make one phone call to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict": The so-called claim that China is "fully fueling the war" is completely unfounded. International News: 1. Iraqi Kurdistan Region security officials confirmed that US troops withdrawn from Syria are being redeployed to the region. 2. India again calls on its citizens in Iran to leave as soon as possible. 3. Spot gold rebounded to $5200 during trading. 4. Mexican President: The unrest has subsided. 5. European Parliament suspends approval of the EU-US trade agreement. 6. Market News: The newly appointed US Ambassador to South Africa presented his credentials to the South African government. 7. The US aircraft carrier USS Ford arrived at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. 8. Spokesperson for the British Prime Minister: All measures are under consideration regarding US tariffs. 9. Ukrainian official: A new round of negotiations with Russia may be held from February 26th to 27th. 10. EU foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia. 11. The US ordered the evacuation of non-emergency US government personnel and their eligible family members from the US Embassy in Beirut. 12. Market News: A far-right group in France filed a motion of no confidence against the French Prime Minister's proposed renewable energy bill. 13. Canadian Government: Canadian Prime Minister Carney will visit India, Australia, and Japan from February 26th to March 7th. 14. Federal Reserve Governor Waller: My stance on whether to cut interest rates in March or keep them unchanged is like a "coin toss," and it will be highly dependent on February employment data. 15. US President Trump: Any country that tries to “play tricks” on the Supreme Court ruling will face higher tariffs and more serious consequences; as president, I no longer need to go back to Congress for tariff approval.