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Bank of France Governor Villeroy: If inflation intensifies, demand will be affected.

Bank of France Governor Villeroy: It is too early to discuss when interest rates might rise. The European Central Bank has not made any pre-commitment regarding any interest rate path.

Bank of France Governor Villeroy: Don't overinterpret the statement about interest rate hikes.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.4% at 25,268 points in overnight trading, a discount of 68 points.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: Iran does not seek war, but hopes to end the conflict permanently.

The Bank of France has revised its 2026 inflation forecast upward to 1.7% (from 1.3%), its 2027 inflation forecast upward to 1.4% (from 1.3%), and its 2028 inflation forecast downward to 1.6% (from 1.8%).

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi: Iran has shown the world that "no country can threaten its security."

On March 26, White House Press Secretary Janet Levitt stated on Wednesday that President Trump would launch a more forceful strike against Iran if Tehran did not acknowledge that it had been "militarily defeated." Levitt indicated that negotiations with Iran were ongoing. She added, "The negotiations are continuing. As the president said on Monday, the negotiations are productive, and they remain so." On Tuesday, several media outlets, citing sources, reported that Washington had submitted a 15-point plan to Tehran to end the war. Levitt stated on Wednesday that some of these reports were not entirely accurate, but she did not provide specific details. Levitt said, "The White House has never confirmed that complete plan. Some parts of it are true, but some of the reports I've read are not entirely accurate, so I will not be here, on this platform, negotiating on behalf of the president."

According to Business Insider: xAI co-founder Kroiss resigned on the eve of its highly anticipated IPO.

As of the 2:30 closing bell, the main Shanghai gold futures contract rose 1.82%, the main Shanghai silver futures contract rose 2.15%, and the main SC crude oil futures contract rose 0.50%.

As of the 2:30 closing bell, the main Shanghai gold futures contract rose 1.82% to 1,017 yuan/gram, the main Shanghai silver futures contract rose 2.15% to 18,000 yuan/kilogram, and the main SC crude oil futures contract rose 0.50% to 731 yuan/barrel.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine hopes to reach a long-term drone cooperation agreement with most Gulf countries.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: Ukraine possesses sufficient domestically produced long-range strike capabilities to retaliate against Russian attacks. On the battlefield, Ukraine and Russia are evenly matched in terms of FPV drones, each producing approximately 7 million units annually.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: The United States is still supplying weapons to Ukraine. Given sufficient funding, Ukraine has the capacity to produce 2,000 drone interceptors per day.

A Google spokesperson said: "We disagree with the verdict in the social media addiction case and plan to appeal."

On March 26, European Council President Costa stated in a speech to the European Parliament on March 25 that the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine conflict continue to exert pressure, necessitating the EU to enhance its strategic autonomy, reduce foreign dependence in key industries and technologies, and accelerate industrial policy and energy transition to cope with the pressure from high energy prices. Costa indicated that the EU will expedite the implementation of the "One Europe, One Market" action plan, focusing on promoting the construction of a single market, reducing regulatory barriers, and improving labor mobility.

March 26 – According to foreign media reports, US Senate Republicans rejected a new Democratic proposal to end the long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, extending the deadlock that has severely disrupted air travel. US Majority Leader John Thune called the proposal "not even real." He said the proposal was a list of nine demands, including requiring law enforcement officers to stop wearing masks and begin using judicial search warrants. Democrats have not yet released details of their proposal, but they have previously called for enhanced training for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, expanded use of body cameras, and the use of badges that clearly identify law enforcement officers. Thune stated that he would not accept any policy changes to immigration enforcement unless the funding agreement simultaneously provides funding for these enforcement activities.

On March 26, Iranian President Peshichizian posted on social media on the 25th, emphasizing the unity within the country in dealing with the current situation. He stated that on major decisions concerning war and national governance, all core Iranian institutions, under the guidance of the Supreme Leader, have spoken with "one voice." Currently, a high degree of cohesion and understanding exists among the various decision-making bodies, and this "unity" is the core guarantee for Iran's effective crisis management and the safeguarding of national interests.