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Market news: Houman Hemmati is scheduled to serve as head of the U.S. vaccine and gene therapy regulatory agency.

According to Politico: The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has received Warsh’s ethics filing but is still awaiting responses to its questionnaire.

The British Ministry of Defense: has sent two military planners to the US Central Command to study how to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz after the war.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to discuss the latest regional situation and negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: Survey shows the need to remain vigilant about inflation.

The Bank of France: France’s GDP is expected to grow by 0.3% in the first quarter.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: We have completely defeated the Iranian regime. Europe has forgotten the distinction between good and evil, is beset by deep moral weakness, and is losing control of its identity.

Fed Goolsby: This oil price shock is different from the 1970s.

Fed Goolsby: Don't be surprised if consumer confidence deteriorates. The Consumer Confidence Index has certain shortcomings as a behavioral indicator.

The Fed accepted a total of $227 million from four counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

Governor of the Central Bank of Ukraine: We hope that the obstacles preventing the EU from providing loans to Ukraine can be removed and encourage partners not to delay further.

Governor of the Central Bank of Ukraine: The Iran war may cause Ukraine’s inflation rate to increase by 1.8 to 2.5 percentage points. The rise in oil prices caused by the situation in Iran will have the greatest impact on Ukraine's inflation and economic growth; the rise in fertilizer and production costs will also have a significant impact.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Ukraine: Ukraine needs US$51 billion to make up for its budget gap this year, most of which will come from EU loans.

The Governor of Ukraine’s Central Bank: Russia’s attack on energy infrastructure this winter will drag down economic growth and intensify population exodus.

Governor of the Central Bank of Ukraine: The Hungarian election eased market concerns about the EU's support for Ukraine.

Sources: Manulife Investment Management is in talks to acquire Cellnex's Swiss operations.

According to MS Now News: Britain is leading a coalition of more than 40 countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, NATO officials said.

According to Brazilian media reports, the former head of Brazil’s intelligence agency was arrested in the United States by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

US President Trump: The United States has strong capabilities in the oil business.

US President Trump: After we deal with Iran, we may take a trip to Cuba.