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A senior Ukrainian defense official said that Ukraine is considering imposing taxes on arms exports.

A senior Ukrainian defense official said that at least three Middle Eastern countries and one Asian country have expressed interest in a potential purchase.

A senior Ukrainian defense official estimates that the country's military export potential could reach billions of dollars by 2026.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Rules on land acquisition by foreigners will be reviewed.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: A National Intelligence Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister, will be established to integrate the intelligence gathering efforts of various agencies.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: The aim is to further strengthen ties with the United States in all aspects.

February 20th - According to the Associated Press, the National Governors Association (NGA) announced its withdrawal from its annual meeting at the White House after President Trump refused to invite two Democratic governors. Trump is still expected to meet with governors at the White House on the 20th, but the NGA will not be involved. Founded over a century ago, the organization aims to help bipartisan state leaders advocate for their interests in Washington.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Japan will accelerate the restart of nuclear reactors.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Japan will establish its own "Foreign Investment Committee (CFIUS)" to review foreign investments.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: The government will begin launching investment roadmaps for 17 strategic areas next month.

February 20th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: Brent crude oil futures prices continued to rise in the previous trading day, with the short-term bullish trend dominating. Trading along the support trendline of this trend, and utilizing the continued trading opportunities above the EMA50, enhances the possibility of further gains in the near future. Despite the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remaining stable in overbought levels, clearly indicating buyer dominance in price action, this upward movement has still occurred.

According to the Financial Times, Amazon's (AMZN.O) cloud business has experienced at least two service outages due to glitches in its artificial intelligence tools, leading some employees to question the US tech giant's aggressive promotion of these programming assistants.

On February 20th, Tesla (TSLA.O) launched a more affordable Cybertruck model in the US, priced at $59,990. This model features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and is the company's most affordable Cybertruck to date. According to pricing information on the electric vehicle manufacturer's website, the company also lowered the price of its most expensive Cybertruck model, the "Cyberbeast," from $114,990 to $99,990. With the price reduction, Tesla appears to be discontinuing the luxury package that includes "Supervised Full Self-Driving" and free access to the Supercharger network for this model.

The yield on Japan's 40-year government bonds fell 3.5 basis points to 3.540%.

The yield on Japan's 30-year government bonds fell 3.0 basis points to 3.300%.

February 20th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: WTI crude oil futures prices have slightly declined, a natural profit-taking move after the previous rally. Prices appear to be regrouping and rebuilding bullish momentum that could support the uptrend. This limited decline represents a healthy correction rather than structural weakness, but rather a temporary cooling of momentum. Meanwhile, prices are attempting to sell some overbought conditions via the Relative Strength Index (RSI), especially in the presence of negative signals, but trading above the EMA50 continues to provide key dynamic support for the main bullish trend in the short term.

February 20th - According to the Wall Street Journal, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that she expects her term as ECB president to continue until the end. This comes amid speculation that she might resign early to allow the French government to assist in selecting a successor before next year's general election. In an interview, she said, "Looking back over the years, I think we've accomplished a lot, and I've accomplished a lot. We need to consolidate those achievements and ensure that everything is truly solid and reliable. Therefore, my basic expectation is that this will continue until the end of my term." Lagarde stated that she believes her responsibility lies in maintaining price and financial stability, while also "protecting the euro and ensuring it is solid, strong, and adaptable to Europe's future." Furthermore, Lagarde indicated that the World Economic Forum would be one of "many options" she is considering once she leaves the central bank.