After studying a Pentagon report, Sputnik News Agency found that a U.S. Army unit that had completed its rotation in Europe reported in 2023 that all 117 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles were in good working order, but in reality, none of them were combat-ready.

The concept of space photovoltaics continued to rise, with Junda Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit, Jiejia Weichuang Co., Ltd. touching the 20cm daily limit, and Maiwei Co., Ltd., Laplace, Liancheng CNC, Jinko Solar and Autowell all rising by more than 10%.

JPMorgan Chase expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates in April and July, whereas its previous forecast was for rates to remain unchanged throughout the year.

The A-share photovoltaic equipment sector saw a rapid surge in the afternoon, with 10 stocks, including Junda Shares, Yongzhen Shares, Deye Shares, Shangneng Electric, and Shouhang Xinhang, hitting their daily limit. This surge followed news from companies confirming Tesla's plan to purchase Chinese photovoltaic equipment.

[Australia's Proposed Windfall Profits Tax on LNG Industry Sparks Industry Warnings and Controversy] (1) In an effort to capitalize on soaring fuel prices, Australian Prime Minister Albanese has asked the Treasury to study the possibility of imposing a windfall profits tax on the massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Energy Minister Chris Bowen confirmed the news at a press conference on Friday but did not provide further details. (2) Australia was the world's third-largest LNG exporter last year, exporting nearly 80 million tons worth A$65 billion (approximately US$46 billion) in the year ending June 2025, primarily to Japan, South Korea, and China. According to the industry lobbying group, Energy Producers Australia, the oil and gas industry paid approximately A$22 billion in taxes and royalties between 2024 and 2025. (3) The group warned that the tax would hinder investment in new gas supplies, leading to domestic market shortages and burdening households at a time when inflation is already high. Its CEO, Sam McCalloch, stated that imposing a windfall profits tax would make Australia more vulnerable to future energy shocks.

JPMorgan Chase expects the Bank of England to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in April and July 2026, respectively, compared to its previous forecast of keeping rates unchanged throughout the year. The forecast anticipates inflation to decline next year, but not until the spring. The forecast has been revised downwards twice, with the expected increases now occurring in the second and fourth quarters of 2027.