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Ukraine's Foreign Minister: Russia used 450 drones and more than 60 missiles to attack Ukraine last night.

The mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, said that 1,170 residential buildings were without heating after the Russian nighttime attack.

On February 3rd, Bei Chen Lin, Senior Investment Strategist at Russell Investments, noted in a report that despite a flurry of news headlines at the start of 2026, the US economy appears to remain in good shape. As the economy shifts from "resilient growth" to a potential "re-acceleration," the strategist stated, "We are closely monitoring whether job growth will extend to more cyclical and interest rate-sensitive sectors." He believes that while the labor market is no longer overheated, its heat may still be enough to allow the Federal Reserve to remain patient this year.

Chairman of Libya's National Oil Corporation: Approximately 37 companies participated in the bidding, and the results will be announced on February 11.

HSBC raises its target price for ExxonMobil (XOM.N) from $125 to $135.

The UAE president's foreign policy advisor said that Iran needs to reach an agreement and rebuild its economy.

The UAE president's foreign policy advisor stated that Iran needs to reach an agreement.

Airbus CEO: Engines have been the hardest part to acquire in 2025 and this year.

Sanofi (SNY.O): Signed a share buyback authorization agreement with a maximum amount of 1 billion euros.

Hong Kong stocks in the optical communications sector fluctuated higher, with Huiju Technology (01729.HK) rising more than 8%, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (06869.HK) rising nearly 5%, and other stocks such as Hua Hong Semiconductor (01347.HK) and Cambridge Technology (06166.HK) following suit.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov: Russia is ready to face the new reality after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

Hong Kong-listed building materials and cement stocks fluctuated higher, with China National Building Material (03323.HK) rising more than 6%, and other stocks such as Dongwu Cement (00695.HK), Huaxin Building Materials (06655.HK), Western Cement (02233.HK), and Conch Cement (00914.HK) following suit.

On February 3rd, Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Views and Research at Samco Securities in India, stated that the market should not have miraculous expectations for a US-India trade agreement. In a report, she pointed out that the US reduction of tariffs on Indian goods to 18% is likely to significantly boost previously subdued market sentiment, as this will allow Indian products to become more competitive in the US domestic market. However, she added that exports to the US account for only a small portion of India's $4 trillion GDP, and the related boost is expected to be short-lived. Although the Indian benchmark Sensex index rose sharply at the open following this news, Sheth believes that the stock market needs "new long positions to be established" to maintain this upward momentum.

Moody's: India's full shift to non-Russian oil could also lead to supply shortages in other regions, pushing up oil prices and ultimately causing higher inflation.

Moody's: Indian pharmaceutical and consumer electronics sectors were previously exempt from the 50% tariff; they are unlikely to be affected by the tariff reduction.

Moody's: Lower tariff rates will have a positive credit impact on labor-intensive industries such as gemstones, jewelry, textiles and apparel.

Moody's: U.S. tariff cuts on most Indian goods will revive Indian exports to the U.S.

February 3 - It was learned on February 2 local time that the U.S. House Rules Committee passed a government spending bill that evening with 8 votes in favor and 4 against, paving the way for ending the partial government shutdown and proceeding to a full House vote. The bill, which had previously passed the Senate, includes five annual appropriations bills and a two-week temporary funding arrangement for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to allow Congress to continue negotiating on immigration enforcement-related disagreements.