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The German DAX30 index opened up 42.13 points, or 0.18%, at 23478.42 points on March 16 (Monday);The British FTSE 100 index opened up 36 points on March 16 (Monday) .96 points, an increase of 0.36%, to 10298.11 points;The FCHI index opened on March 16 (Monday), an increase of 15.22 points, or 0.19%, to 7926.75 points; The European Stoxx 50 Index opened up 12.75 points, or 0.22%, at 5729.36 points on March 16 (Monday);The Spanish IBEX35 Index opened up 1 on March 16 (Monday). 4.64 points, an increase of 0.09%, to 17073.94 points;Italy’s FTSE MIB index opened up 5.58 points, or 0.01%, to 44322.50 points on March 16 (Monday).

According to Iranian media Fars News: A spokesman for the Joint Command of the Iranian Armed Forces stated that the logistics and support center of the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group in the Red Sea will be regarded as a target.

Russian gold producer Polyus: Gold production is expected to reach 2.5 million to 2.6 million ounces in 2026.

Russian gold producer Polyus: gold production in 2025 will be 2.5 million ounces, a decrease of 16%.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is in our interests, which is why we are exploring what actions can be taken for this at the European level.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas: We have communicated with the UN Secretary-General on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas: It will be discussed whether the authorization of the "Aspid" naval operation can be changed.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas: We will discuss how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: The United States’ move to waive oil sanctions on Russia has set a dangerous precedent.

Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target for Micron Technology (MU.O) from $425 to $525.

According to TASS: The mayor of Moscow said that Russia shot down about 250 drones flying to Moscow in the past two days.

Japan's 40-year government bond yield rose 5.0 basis points to 3.785%.

Novartis: The independent trading line of SIX Swiss Exchange will open on March 17, 2026 and is scheduled to continue until March 16, 2029.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals: In the next three years, the company can repurchase up to 10% of its own registered shares through the independent trading channel of the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Japan's Kyodo News reported that Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio are likely to discuss U.S. President Trump's request to send escort ships to the Strait of Hormuz.

Market news: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio are scheduled to have a phone call on Monday.

According to TASS: The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russia shot down 145 Ukrainian drones last night, 53 of which were shot down over the Moscow region.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed down 33.70 points, or 0.39%, on Monday, March 16, at 8583.40 points.

Philippine Energy Secretary: The Philippines has contacted Russia about possible oil imports.

Barclays: The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged in March, while it was previously expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.