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The total number of U.S. oil rigs drilled for the week to March 6 will be released in ten minutes.

Canada and the province of Alberta have reached an in-principle agreement on accelerating the construction of major projects in Alberta.

French President Macron: The stability of Iraq is crucial to the entire region. France supports full respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

French President Macron: I reiterate my support for the resolute actions he has taken to ensure that Iraq is not drawn into the conflict.

French President Macron: I just had a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed. I conveyed to him France's full support for Iraq in the current escalation of tensions in the Near and Middle East.

Fed's Schmid: It's probably a good thing that the members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors have more voting power than the regional Fed presidents.

Fed Schmid: Powell's style is to cooperate and understand the positions of all parties.

Fed's Schmid: We're lucky to have Powell at the helm.

Fed's Schmid: I'm going to miss Powell.

European Central Bank Executive Member Schnabel: The European Central Bank needs to remain vigilant; it needs to pay attention to expectations, wages and the cost-passing situation of companies.

European Central Bank Executive Member Schnabel: The European Central Bank is still in a good position, but the Iran war brings upward risks to inflation.

ECB Executive Member Schnabel: If inflation expectations remain stable, a small, temporary inflation overshoot is irrelevant.

European Central Bank Executive Member Schnabel: Lessons after the epidemic show that the European Central Bank must act cautiously.

Fed's Schmid: The labor market is facing structural rather than cyclical pressures.

Fed's Schmid: Companies are suspending hiring.

Fed Governor Milan: Planning is difficult for me right now and I will remain in office until someone is confirmed to take over my position.

Fed Governor Milan: He believes the Fed should lower interest rates to a neutral level and then reassess.

Fed Governor Milan: If the Fed does not cut interest rates, I expect to be dissatisfied this month.

Fed Governor Milan: The neutral interest rate is about 2.5% to 2.75%.

U.S. Central Command: Iran’s attack on Bahrain will be responded to.