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08:44:54

The USD/CHF pair just touched the 0.7700 level, last trading at 0.7700, up 0.09% on the day.

08:42:43

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,970.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,968.79/ounce, down 0.50% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,990.20/ounce, down 1.11% on the day.

08:42:26

According to Unitree Robotics, Unitree Robotics showcased its "real cyber skills" during the Year of the Horse, breaking through the limits of motion performance and setting several global firsts.

08:41:43

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,600.00 mark, currently trading at 56,591.57, down 0.38% on the day.

08:41:23

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2020.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $2019.85/oz, down 1.05% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2041.0/oz, down 1.74% on the day.

08:40:31

ANZ consumers' inflation expectations for the next two years in Australia as of the week ending February 15

Previous : 5 Forecast : -

Published Value 5.50

08:40:30

ANZ consumers' economic expectations for the next five years in Australia as of the week ending February 15

Previous : 78.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 77.50

08:40:29

ANZ consumers' economic expectations for the next year in Australia as of the week ending February 15

Previous : 80.20 Forecast : -

Published Value 79.60

08:40:28

Australia's ANZ consumer confidence index for the week ending February 15

Previous : 76.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 77.10

08:40:28

ANZ consumers in Australia as of the week ending February 15 evaluated their current finances compared to a year ago

Previous : 69.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 69.70

08:40:28

ANZ consumers' expectations for the financial situation in Australia over the next year as of the week ending February 15

Previous : 86.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 85.50

08:37:34

[Hamas Condemns Israel's Violation of Rafah Crossing Mechanisms] On the 16th local time, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement condemning Israel for preventing thousands of patients needing to travel abroad for medical treatment from passing through the Rafah crossing. Hamas stated that this action violated the operational mechanisms of the Rafah crossing stipulated in the Gaza ceasefire agreement. On the same day, Hamas also accused Israel of systematic mistreatment of Palestinians returning to Gaza and called on the international community to force Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and fully open the Rafah crossing. (CCTV)

08:37:06

[Quick Summary of RBA Meeting Minutes] (1) Reasons for the February rate hike: The Board unanimously agreed that inflation would remain above target for too long without policy intervention, and therefore decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%. (2) Inflation risks: Data was stronger than expected, and inflationary pressures were widespread and could persist even without a rate hike. Forecasts indicated that core inflation would remain well above the target range by mid-year. (3) Economic conditions: Demand significantly exceeded supply, financial conditions had eased considerably (strong credit growth, rising house prices), the labor market remained slightly tight, and downside risks had diminished. (4) Future path: The Board believed that there was a high degree of uncertainty at present and could not be very confident about the future trend of interest rates. Future policy decisions would depend entirely on the data to come. The market expected a possible rate hike to 4.10% in May. (5) External factors: Global economic growth was more resilient than expected; the strengthening of the Australian dollar may slightly tighten financial conditions, but this was partly due to expectations of rising interest rates.

08:32:59

Reserve Bank of Australia meeting minutes: Financial conditions have eased, banks are lending freely, credit growth is strong, and global economic growth is more resilient than expected.

08:32:41

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes: Downside risks to the labor market have diminished, but the market remains slightly tight with high labor costs and concerns that financial conditions may not tighten further, even with a stronger Australian dollar.

08:32:24

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes: All data were stronger than expected, financial conditions have eased significantly, and reasonable pressures on consumer price index inflation will continue even without an interest rate hike.

08:32:12

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes: Forecasts face two-way risks; future policy decisions will depend on data flow; demand currently significantly exceeds aggregate supply, and this situation is expected to continue for some time.

08:31:57

The Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting minutes concluded that if interest rates remain at 3.60%, excess demand is unlikely to be corrected.

08:31:47

Reserve Bank of Australia meeting minutes: Lack of confidence in the future direction of the cash rate.

08:31:32

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes: The Board considered keeping interest rates unchanged, but ultimately unanimously agreed that the case for raising rates was stronger, and that close monitoring of the latest data and assessment of risk trends were crucial.

08:31:04

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meeting minutes: The Board unanimously agreed that inflation and employment risks have "changed significantly" and expressed concern that inflation would remain above target for an extended period without policy intervention.

08:26:29

[Trump Says He's Indirectly Involved in US-Iran Nuclear Talks] On the evening of February 16th local time, while returning to Washington on his presidential plane, US President Trump stated in a media interview that he would be "indirectly" involved in the new round of indirect talks between the US and Iran to be held in Geneva today (February 17th). Trump said, "The talks are very important. Iran is a very tough negotiator. Let's see what the outcome is." When asked by reporters whether "reaching an agreement is almost impossible," Trump said he believed Iran "wants an agreement" and felt that Iran "doesn't want to bear the consequences of not reaching an agreement." (CCTV International News)

08:26:12

US President Donald Trump said he endorses all three Republican candidates in the Texas Senate primary. When asked why he hasn't yet endorsed Senator John Cornyn, Trump said, "I just haven't made a decision about this election." Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, "They're all excellent, and you can only choose one. We'll see."

08:19:48

[Former Bank of Japan Board Member: April is the Right Time to Raise Rates, March Action Too Risky] According to foreign media reports, former Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi recently stated that the Bank of Japan is likely to use the abundant new data available in April as an opportunity to raise interest rates, ignoring market speculation about a possible rate hike in March. Adachi said in an interview on Monday, "A rate hike in March would be risky because it would be based on expectations rather than confirmation signals. April will provide a large amount of data to confirm improvements in underlying inflation." This view aligns with growing market expectations that the board, led by Governor Kazuo Ueda, may act in the spring—earlier than most economists predicted after the last rate hike in December. Regarding concerns that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might hinder the Bank of Japan's policy normalization process, especially after her landslide victory in the election last week, Adachi believes she is unlikely to prevent rate hikes, as such action could backfire. He stated, "Takaichi seems to have become very sensitive to market dynamics. If she tells the Bank of Japan not to raise rates, the potential market reaction would be a depreciation of the yen."

08:14:26

US President Trump: Ukraine had better return to the negotiating table.

08:13:51

US President Trump: I am not involved in the Saudi-UAE dispute, and I can resolve this matter.

08:13:42

US President Trump: Believes the peace committee will extend far beyond Gaza; sees no need for actions in Cuba similar to those in Venezuela.

08:13:17

Gold Trading Alert: Gold Prices Fall Below $5,000! Holiday Liquidity Drought, Bulls and Bears Battle Over This Key Support Level Details>

08:09:33

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,700.00 mark, currently trading at 56,707.86, down 0.17% on the day.

08:09:10

Crude oil trading alert: Geopolitical risks and a weaker dollar are pushing up oil prices, but supply pressures are limiting the upside potential. Details>

08:08:34

US President Trump: Iran has poor negotiating skills and hopes they will be more reasonable in negotiations.

08:08:33

Spot silver fell 1.01% on the day, closing at $75.82 per ounce; COMEX silver futures were last quoted at $75.73 per ounce, down 2.87% on the day.

08:08:24

US President Trump: US Secretary of State Rubio is currently in talks with Cuba and will wait and see the final outcome of the talks between Cuba and the United States.

08:08:23

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,980.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,979.60/ounce, down 0.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,000.10/ounce, down 0.92% on the day.

08:08:02

Ireland’s data regulator has launched an investigation into X over issues with Grok AI’s images.

08:06:53

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,500.00 mark, currently trading at 56,499.92, down 0.54% on the day.

08:06:22

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,600.00 mark, currently trading at 56,593.55, down 0.37% on the day.

08:05:29

US President Trump: I believe I will still deliver the State of the Union address during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

08:05:03

US President Trump: Discussed the Department of Homeland Security budget with Democrats, and disliked some of their demands regarding the Department of Homeland Security.

08:04:42

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2030.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2029.65/ounce, down 0.57% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2044.0/ounce, down 1.59% on the day.

08:03:49

BHP Billiton's CEO said the final investment decision for the Vicuna project may be made before the end of 2026.

08:03:22

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,700.00 mark, currently trading at 56,691.43, down 0.20% on the day.

08:02:33

US President Trump: I will indirectly participate in the Iran negotiations, and Iran hopes to reach an agreement.

08:01:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,800.00 mark, currently trading at 56,787.98, down 0.03% on the day.

08:00:52

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,900.00 mark, currently trading at 56,911.57, up 0.19% on the day.

08:00:13

US President Trump: I am preparing to travel to Washington and will hold a press conference on Air Force One.

08:00:11

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 56,819.37 points this morning, up 0.02%.

08:00:01

NASA aims to conduct the second propellant loading test ahead of the Artemis 2 lunar orbiter's test flight on Thursday, February 19. The official launch date will be determined after successful rehearsals and data review.

07:58:26

Grigory Karasin, chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Federation Council of Russia, said that if Kyiv keeps its promises, it will develop a roadmap in accordance with the spirit of Anchorage in the upcoming Geneva negotiations on the reconciliation of the Ukrainian conflict; otherwise, Ukraine will continue to be "clueless, hasty, and constantly changing its mind."

07:57:47

According to data from market research firm Omdia, China accounted for 90% of the approximately 13,000 humanoid robots shipped globally last year, far ahead of its competitors. Morgan Stanley predicts that humanoid robot sales in China will more than double this year, reaching 28,000 units.

07:55:01

[India Promotes "Low-Cost AI Model" at Global Technology Summit, Exploring Development Path for Middle-Income Countries] This week, a summit bringing together leaders of global technology giants and heads of state is being held in New Delhi, India. The Indian government will use this opportunity to showcase its model of developing low-cost AI tools to solve local problems, presenting it as a development path that other middle-income countries can learn from. S. Krishnan, a senior official at India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, previously stated that the country is committed to promoting the "democratization of technology." He emphasized the significance of the summit being held in the "Global South." Several leading figures in the AI field, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Ammoddi, are expected to attend. Indian Prime Minister Modi plans to inaugurate the summit on Thursday.

07:52:15

Japanese stocks are likely to fall as initial enthusiasm for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election victory fades. Nikkei futures on the Singapore Exchange fell 0.2% to 56,830. The dollar traded at 153.64 yen, compared with Monday's close in Tokyo at 153.14 yen. With the domestic earnings season nearing its end, investors are focusing on details of Takaichi's policy initiatives aimed at boosting the economy and their market impact. The Nikkei fell 0.2% on Monday to 56,806.41.

07:51:56

[Strong Copper Demand Drives Better-than-Expected Results, BHP Billiton Calls it a "Milestone"] BHP Billiton, the world's most valuable mining company, reported a significant increase in net profit for the first half of the fiscal year, driven by strong copper demand. In the six months ending December 31, revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $27.9 billion; profit attributable to shareholders increased by 28% to $5.6 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations. BHP Billiton's CEO described the performance as "a milestone for the company," noting that copper became the largest contributor to profits for the first time, accounting for 51% of underlying EBITDA. Several key projects are supporting the company's copper production growth plan, which aims to reach an annual production of 2.5 million tons by the mid-2030s.

07:40:34

According to The Times of Israel, Lebanese authorities have stated that the next phase of Hezbollah's disarmament will last approximately four months.

07:36:34

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,990.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,989.89/ounce, down 0.07% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,011.30/ounce, down 0.69% on the day.

07:35:44

Analysts at BNY Mellon expect the Indonesian central bank to maintain its policy rate at 4.75% on February 19, keeping its accommodative stance, but the threshold for further rate cuts remains high. The institution emphasizes that the Indonesian central bank's position has shifted from "comprehensive growth promotion" to focusing on the stability of the rupiah, including the possibility of large-scale foreign exchange intervention. High lending rates and administrative measures such as nickel production cuts have supported the rupiah exchange rate. The bank notes, "The Indonesian central bank is expected to remain vigilant amid continued volatility in local assets. However, this move can be seen as another tool to support the exchange rate—an administrative measure rather than direct intervention, the effects of which take time to materialize and are often initially overlooked."

07:31:09

[Sunny to Partly Cloudy Weather in Beijing from Lunar New Year's Day to Day 3, with Warmth Up to 14℃] From Lunar New Year's Day to Day 3 (February 17th to 19th), Beijing will experience mainly sunny to partly cloudy weather, ideal for outings, with warmer temperatures. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory forecasts that today Beijing will be sunny with a northerly wind shifting to a southerly wind at level 2-3, gusting to level 4, with gusts reaching level 6-7 in mountainous areas. The high will be 12℃ and the low -1℃. Tomorrow and the day after, Beijing will continue to experience sunny to partly cloudy weather, with temperatures rising steadily, reaching a high of 14℃, but the lows will remain around freezing. (CCTV)

07:30:03

[Market Closure Notice] The Seoul Stock Exchange in South Korea remains closed today due to the Lunar New Year. The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange in Vietnam also remains closed due to the Lunar New Year. The Taiwan Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are closed, with both northbound and southbound trading suspended. The Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the Beijing Stock Exchange, and domestic futures exchanges in China are also closed due to the Lunar New Year.

07:26:46

Members of the Ukrainian delegation have arrived at a hotel in Geneva, where they are expected to hold talks with Russia and the United States. A convoy of three vehicles was parked near the entrance of the Inter Continental Hotel, next to the UN headquarters in Geneva. Escorted by officers from the city's police department, the approximately 10-member delegation quickly disembarked and entered the hotel without carrying any belongings.

07:26:29

【BHP Billiton CFO Vandita Pant: Portfolio Holds Opportunity to Unlock Billions in Value, But No Timetable】 (1) BHP Billiton Group CFO Vandita Pant said on February 17 that the company has “considerable opportunities” to unlock more value through active management of its portfolio, but will not set a deadline for its target of generating up to $10 billion through transactions. (2) The company announced on Tuesday that it has signed a $4.3 billion mineral flow transaction agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals for silver from the Antamina mine in Peru. The transaction is part of BHP Billiton’s strategy to create value through portfolio management, with the company aiming to generate up to $10 billion in total through such transactions, including the sale to Wheaton and a $2 billion Australian power infrastructure agreement signed last December. (3) In an interview following BHP Billiton's announcement of its first-half results, Pan Wenyi stated, "We have many potentially undervalued infrastructure or assets within our company. We have desalination assets and other power assets. There are considerable opportunities in this area." She emphasized that BHP Billiton would not set a timetable for any future transactions. "I am very confident that our shareholders will see that we are not just talking, but doing. You can expect that we will continue to manage our capital and asset base very shrewdly to create incremental value for shareholders, and these two transactions demonstrate this."

07:24:37

Amid tensions stemming from Trump's demands for concessions from Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Carney appointed Janice Charrett as chief negotiator with the United States to lead a review of the North American Trade Agreement.

07:24:30

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,000.00/ounce mark, last trading at $5,000.15/ounce, up 0.13% on the day; COMEX gold futures are last trading at $5,020.30/ounce, down 0.52% on the day.

07:22:49

According to reports, Elon Musk's SpaceX and its wholly owned subsidiary xAI are participating in a confidential Pentagon competition to develop voice-controlled autonomous drone swarm technology. Sources indicate that Musk's companies are among the few shortlisted bidders for a $100 million prize challenge that began in January.

07:20:41

Reports indicate that U.S. Middle East envoy Witkov has flown to Geneva.

07:16:58

Wheaton Precious Metals: Production is projected to be 860,000 to 940,000 ounces of gold equivalent in 2026 and approximately 692,000 ounces of gold equivalent in 2025. Gold production is expected to increase by about 50% to 1.2 million ounces of gold equivalent by 2030.

07:16:24

February 17th Financial Breakfast: Tightening market liquidity puts downward pressure on gold prices; Iran's live-fire military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz boost oil prices. Details>

07:09:05

The euro just touched the 182.00 level against the yen, and is currently trading at 182.00, up 0.11% on the day.

07:00:13

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract rose 1.38% to $63.76 per barrel on the day.

06:44:30

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority injected HK$4.73 billion in liquidity into banks through the discount window, the highest level since February 2025.

06:41:17

[RBA Meeting Minutes to be Released Today, Market Focuses on Hawkish Signals] The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will release the minutes of its February monetary policy meeting today, detailing the logic behind its decision to raise interest rates for the first time in over two years. The market generally expects the minutes to offer little new information, but investors will closely watch for subtle details in the wording for clues about the future policy path. Analysts point out that the minutes are expected to reinforce the RBA's case for resuming tightening, highlighting persistent inflation, strong demand, and continued capacity pressures. Previous communications have indicated that private demand growth has exceeded expectations, while supply capacity remains constrained, exacerbating price pressures. The market will scrutinize the extent to which the committee emphasized strong demand, a tight labor market, and capacity constraints in the overall economy. AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver stated that the minutes are likely to support the message that "further rate hikes are planned" and reinforce the RBA's hawkish stance, warning of another rate hike if inflation data does not improve sufficiently. The minutes themselves are not expected to indicate any major shift from previously provided policy guidance, but will reinforce the stance that policy remains data-dependent and maintains a tightening bias. If demand growth exceeds supply and inflation fails to ease effectively, further interest rate hikes remain a realistic possibility.

06:37:28

[Hungary and the United States Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement] On February 16 local time, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó and visiting US Secretary of State Rubio signed an intergovernmental agreement in Budapest on promoting cooperation in civilian nuclear energy. Szijjártó stated that nuclear energy is an important tool for Hungary to maintain its long-term policy of "reducing energy costs." (CCTV)

06:36:46

According to Estonian National Broadcasting, NATO fighter jets will conduct flight training exercises in Estonian airspace from February 16 to 22. The report stated, "From February 16 to 22, allied fighter jets will again conduct a series of flight training exercises in Estonian airspace. Some of the training will take place at low altitudes of at least 152 meters." The report also indicated that supersonic flight may occur during the training.

06:30:26

Wheaton Precious Metals: Announced 2026 gold equivalent production guidance of 860,000 to 940,000 ounces.

06:23:53

According to Japan's Asahi Shimbun, Japan will begin negotiations on an anti-espionage law this summer.

06:21:41

As of the end of 2025, remaining proven (1P) reserves are 1.8821 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Remaining proven + estimated (2P) reserves are 2.9995 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Remaining 2C potential resources are 5.7957 billion barrels of oil equivalent.

06:19:08

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck 105 kilometers southeast of OZERNOVSKIY, Russia.

06:18:55

[100 US Military Personnel Arrive in Nigeria to Strengthen Counterterrorism Cooperation] On February 16 local time, Nigerian Defense Headquarters spokesperson Samara Uba confirmed that 100 US military personnel and related equipment had arrived at Bauchi State Airport in Nigeria. This move is aimed at helping Nigeria combat extremist armed groups. (CCTV News)

06:18:39

The China Earthquake Networks Center officially reported that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred at 05:42 on February 17 in the sea area near the eastern coast of Kamchatka (51.20°N, 157.90°E), with a focal depth of 60 kilometers.

06:07:50

Russian Ambassador to Norway, Korchunov, stated that Russia does not rule out taking further retaliatory measures against Norway's restrictions on Russian fishing companies. In July 2025, Norway imposed restrictions on fishing vessels from the Russian companies "Norebo" and "Murman Seafood" in Murmansk, within the framework of the 17th round of EU sanctions against Russia. Korchunov stated, "In response, Russia suspended its participation in a series of working groups of the Russia-Norway Joint Fisheries Committee in December 2025. According to experts, this move has caused serious panic in Norway. Furthermore, Russia does not rule out the possibility of taking other retaliatory measures."

06:01:10

Wheaton Precious Metals: The deal will immediately boost Wheaton’s projected annual attributable silver production to approximately 6 million ounces per year for the first five years.

06:00:56

According to CME's "FedWatch": The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points by March is 7.8%, and the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 92.2%. The probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed by April is 25.3%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 73.1%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut is 1.6%. The probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut by June is 52.6%.

05:58:27

Wheaton Precious Metals stated that the transaction will immediately boost Wheaton's expected annual silver production upon completion of the deal, producing approximately 6 million ounces of silver annually for the first five years following the transaction.

05:58:06

New Zealand's food price index for January annual rate

Previous : 4% Forecast : -

Published Value 4.60%

05:45:57

Statistics New Zealand reported that the food price inflation index rose 2.5% month-on-month in January.

05:45:02

New Zealand's food price index monthly rate for January

Previous : -0.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 2.50%

05:42:48

BHP Billiton still forecasts full-year copper production of 1.9 million to 2 million tons, full-year attributable ore output of 260 million to 270 million tons, and full-year Western Australian iron ore production of 280 million to 300 million tons.

05:39:38

BHP Billiton reported a net profit of $5.64 billion for the first half of the fiscal year, below analysts’ expectations of $6.25 billion.

05:38:34

BHP Billiton has entered into a long-term working capital agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals International Limited. Under the agreement, BHP Billiton will receive a $4.3 billion upfront payment upon completion of the transaction and will deliver silver to Wheaton in accordance with its share of silver production at the Antamina mine. Wheaton will also pay BHP Billiton 20% of the spot price of silver at the time of delivery for each ounce of silver delivered.

05:38:31

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 29 kilometers northwest of Calama, Chile.

05:34:20

On Monday (February 16), in late New York trading, spot silver fell 1.04% to $76.6124 per ounce, and traded mostly lower throughout the day. During the Asian session, it exhibited a W-shaped price movement. COMEX silver futures fell 1.81% to $76.555 per ounce, COMEX copper futures fell 0.69% to $5.8220 per pound, spot platinum fell 1.05% to $2045.00 per ounce, while spot palladium rose 2.11% to $1727.87 per ounce. New York silver futures fell 1.8%, while palladium rose 2.1%.

05:22:47

OpenAI announced that the system has been fully restored to operation.

05:17:33

According to the British Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Starmer spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney today.

05:17:31

Australian Prime Minister Albanese has made it clear that Australia will not provide aid or assistance for evacuation, nor will it bring back Australians from Syrian camps.

05:16:27

The FTSE A50 futures index closed down 0.12% in night trading, at 14,878 points.

05:15:24

A group of investors led by Blackstone will invest up to $600 million in Indian AI company Neysa. In addition, a group of investors led by Blackstone plans to make an equity investment of up to $600 million in Neysa, an Indian artificial intelligence (AI) cloud startup. Neysa will also seek an additional $600 million in debt financing in addition to this equity round. The company intends to use these funds to deploy over 20,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) in India for AI training and high-performance applications. Ganesh Mani, senior managing director of Blackstone's private equity practice, stated in a press release that this investment will enable Neysa to play a significant role in driving the development of AI infrastructure in India and will also enable businesses and public institutions to deploy AI technology more effectively.

05:10:07

On Monday, February 16, spot gold fell throughout the day, exhibiting a W-shaped pattern, and ultimately closed down 0.99% at $4,992.08 per ounce. COMEX gold futures fell 0.66% to $5,013.10 per ounce.

05:08:00

Data from the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) shows that U.S. steel capacity utilization reached 77.8% in the week ending February 14.

05:02:45

Anthropic PBC is embedding its star AI programming agent, Claude Code, into prominent Indian companies, including Air India and an outsourcing giant, to accelerate the adoption of AI in India, the world’s most populous country. In a statement on February 16, Anthropic said Air India is using Claude Code to develop custom software, while Congonizant is deploying the agent to its 350,000 employees worldwide to modernize legacy systems.

04:59:31

OpenAI is currently facing some issues, with its shopping search function currently down.

04:54:18

According to the Financial Times, the EU plans to force state-backed electric vehicle manufacturers to produce at least 70% of the components in their vehicles within the EU. The "Industrial Acceleration Act," to be released by the European Commission on February 25, aims to protect EU industry, partly by requiring public procurement tenders to consider carbon emissions. The draft legislation also stipulates that at least 25% of aluminum products used in the construction industry and 30% of plastics used in doors and windows must be manufactured in the EU to qualify for government subsidies or public sector contracts. The draft legislation further stipulates that new electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles benefiting from state car purchase assistance programs or purchased or leased by public institutions must be assembled within the EU, and at least 70% of the components (excluding batteries) must be produced in the EU. It also stipulates that several key components of the car battery must originate in the EU.

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