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February 25th - As of 2:30 PM closing, the Shanghai Gold futures contract fell 0.30%, the Shanghai Silver futures contract rose 0.71%, and the SC crude oil futures contract fell 0.90%.

February 25th - As of 2:30 PM closing, the Shanghai Gold futures contract closed down 0.30% at 1148 yuan/gram, the Shanghai Silver futures contract closed up 0.71% at 22179 yuan/kilogram, and the SC crude oil futures contract closed down 0.90% at 486 yuan/barrel.

Swiss National Bank President: The Swiss National Bank is prepared to intervene in the foreign exchange market if necessary.

Swiss National Bank President: We believe inflation will rise in the coming months.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: There may be several months of negative inflation, but this is not a warning sign from the perspective of the medium-term inflation outlook.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $917 million from 17 counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

According to the Wall Street Journal, sources say the Trump administration is considering action to require banks to collect information about customers' nationalities. No final decision has been made regarding a potential new executive order.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel stated that a quarter of the Swiss companies surveyed have been negatively impacted by US tariffs. Currently, nearly a third of these companies have not yet taken any measures to address the US tariffs.

The US 2-year Treasury auction on February 24th yielded a winning bid of 3.455%, compared to 3.58% previously.

The bid-to-cover ratio for the 2-year U.S. Treasury bond auction ending February 24 was 2.63, compared to 2.75 previously.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: Inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming quarters.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: The Swiss National Bank expects GDP growth to be around 1% in 2026.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: Inflationary pressures in Switzerland have hardly changed.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: Swiss economic growth will slow in 2025, but there are huge differences between industries.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We face a historic opportunity to reach an unprecedented agreement that addresses our concerns and achieves our common interests.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel: The medium-term inflation trend is very important to us.

France will restore the access rights of U.S. Ambassador to France Jared Kushner.

February 25th - A Reuters poll shows that the S&P 500 is expected to rise nearly 10% to around 7500 points by the end of 2026, driven by strong earnings and stable economic growth, potentially marking its fourth consecutive year of gains. The market appears resilient, but risks remain: inflation trends, Federal Reserve policy, trade tensions during Trump's presidency, and geopolitical shocks. Most strategists expect a near-term pullback, with some viewing it as a healthy correction. The technology sector may continue to fluctuate as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry landscape, but it remains considered a major driver of earnings growth. Overall, despite short-term anxieties, strong fundamentals support a bullish market outlook.

A Reuters poll suggests the S&P 500 could rise 10% by year-end, but concerns remain about the disruptive impact of trade disputes and artificial intelligence.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk: The Volunteer Union will continue to support Ukraine for as long as necessary.