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Baker Hughes Oilfield Services: U.S. drillers increased oil and gas drilling for the third consecutive week.

The total number of natural gas rigs drilled in the United States in the week to February 6 was 130, compared with the previous value of 125.

The total number of rigs drilled in the United States for the week ended February 6 was 551, compared with the previous value of 546.

U.S. stocks continued their gains, with the Nasdaq rising 2.00%.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Pursuing a strong dollar policy means taking measures to create a strong support environment for the dollar.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump’s account may be his greatest political legacy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: President Trump's remarks about firing Warsh if he doesn't cut interest rates are a joke.

U.S. Central Command: The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group sailed in the Arabian Sea today with two military supply ships and two U.S. Coast Guard cutters, while aircraft from the 9th Carrier Air Wing flew in the air.

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

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: It’s impossible to say how much of current productivity can be attributed to artificial intelligence.

Iran briefs regional diplomats: Tehran sees US showing flexibility on Tehran's demands.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: The current interest rate level can support the labor market and inflation is expected to decline.

Iran briefs regional diplomats: Tehran believes U.S. negotiators appear to understand Iran's position on uranium enrichment.

Iran briefs regional diplomats: Tehran insists on its "right to enrich uranium" in talks with the United States.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: Once the impact of tariffs on goods is transmitted to overall inflation, its impact should subside.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: Anchoring expectations shows that the Fed still has credibility in its inflation target.

Shares of some U.S. homebuilders fell, with KB Home down 0.8%, Pulte Corp down 1.1%, Hovenia Enterprises down 0.5%, Holden Homes down 2.5% and Lennar down 2.2%.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: I will focus entirely on my role as Vice Chairman.

Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The bombing at a mosque in Islamabad earlier today is inexcusable.

Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: We don’t want to see the labor market weaken further.