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Nippon Steel will raise $8.3 billion, including $3.2 billion in convertible bonds.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russian President Putin failed to achieve his war goals.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth: Iran should reach a deal. Iran has a chance to make a deal. This is the outcome Trump wants. If Iran decides not to do a deal, we have options for Trump.

European Commission President Von der Leyen: Peace must be on Ukraine’s terms.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed down 3.70 points, or 0.04%, on Tuesday, February 24, at 9022.30 points.

Russia filed a criminal complaint against Telegram founder Durov for "facilitating terrorist activities."

European Automobile Manufacturers Association: Electric vehicles accounted for 67.7% of newly registered vehicles in the EU in January.

European Automobile Manufacturers Association: In January, passenger car registrations in the EU, UK and European Free Trade Association fell by 3.5% year-on-year.

Panasonic shuts down U.S. television business.

Sources said Japan is considering adjustments to its liquidity-supported JGB auctions as market volatility continues.

Japanese heavy machinery and defense stocks fell, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries falling 2.6% and Kawasaki Heavy Industries falling 4.3%.

Hong Kong stocks opened lower and moved lower. The Hang Seng Index's decline expanded to 2%. The Hang Seng Technology Index fell 2.51%. Technology stocks fell. Kingdee International (00268.HK) fell nearly 9% and SenseTime (00020.HK) fell 5.8%.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akasawa: We have successfully transformed US tariffs into a win-win agreement.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akasawa: There are no specific plans to visit the United States for more tariff negotiations.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryomasa Akasawa: If the United States imposes a new 10% tariff, Japan may face additional tariff costs on certain goods beyond the previously agreed 15% tax rate.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We have been maintaining close dialogue with the United States.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: No comment on reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent led the January interest rate review.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Will not comment on reports of interest rate checks.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: Will steadily implement investment plans in the United States.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki: We must note that the tariffs imposed by the United States on automobiles are still in effect.