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The final value of the fourth quarter GDP annual rate and the initial value of the February CPI monthly rate will be announced in ten minutes.

Market news: Iran urges the United States to drop "excessive demands" to reach a deal.

Germany's export price index in January was 0.9% on a monthly basis, down from -0.1% in the previous month.

Germany's export price index in January was at an annual rate of 0.2%, compared with the previous value of 0%.

Germany's January import price index annual rate was -2.3%, expected -2.80%, and the previous value -2.30%.

Germany's import price index in January was 1.1% on a monthly basis, expected to be 0.60%, and the previous value was -0.10%.

Indian Trade Minister: The India-US joint statement stated that if the situation changes, the agreement will be readjusted.

Indian Trade Minister: The effectiveness of the US-India trade agreement is two-way.

Indian Trade Minister: (Position on US tariffs) will wait and see what happens to ensure that India’s interests are protected.

Indian Trade Minister: Dialogue with the United States on trade issues, the situation is changing rapidly.

Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine: Russia attacked port infrastructure in the Odessa region of Ukraine last night.

BASF's net profit in the fourth quarter was 560 million euros.

UBS lowers its benchmark proportion of U.S. stocks in its fully invested equity portfolio.

According to RIA Novosti: Russia will consider mediation if both Pakistan and Afghanistan request it.

Poland plans to ban children from social media, challenging US tech giants.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed up 23.30 points, or 0.25%, on Friday, February 27, at 9198.60 points.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield fell 5.5 basis points to 3.55%.

Japan's construction orders in January were at an annual rate of 5.7%, compared with 20.2% in the previous month.

Japan's annual rate of new housing starts in January was -0.4%, expected -1.6%, and the previous value -1.30%.

The British Green Party won parliamentary seats in Gorton and Denton constituencies, dealing a heavy blow to British Prime Minister Starmer.