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Goldman Sachs: Global liquefied natural gas supply growth is expected to far outpace Asian demand growth from 2025 to 2030.

Goldman Sachs: It expects TTF and JKM natural gas prices to average below $5 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), more than 50% lower than current spot prices.

February 6th - It was learned on the evening of February 5th local time that Iranian President Peshichizian issued an order appointing Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani as Secretary of the Iranian Defense Council. Ali Shamkhani also currently serves as a political advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. It is understood that the Iranian Defense Council was formally established on August 3, 2025, primarily responsible for reviewing defense plans and enhancing the combat capabilities of the Iranian armed forces. The council is chaired by the Iranian president and composed of officials from the Iranian armed forces and other relevant departments.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We have a responsibility not to miss any opportunity to safeguard Iran's national interests and maintain regional peace and stability through diplomatic means.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: If the Fed’s policies become less predictable, it will affect us all.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: In this scenario, we expect to see some impact on the five-year U.S. Treasury yield.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: A more unpredictable Federal Reserve will have an impact on U.S. interest rates.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: Welcomes the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman.

On February 6, the head of the Ukrainian negotiating delegation, Umerov, secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council, released a communiqué on his official social media platform on February 5 regarding the outcome of the latest round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. The communiqué stated that from February 4 to 5, delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia held their second round of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi, UAE, aiming to promote an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The discussions were constructive, focusing on creating conditions for lasting peace. The communiqué stated that the delegations reached an agreement under which Russia and Ukraine would each release 157 prisoners of war, the first exchange in five months. During the two-day negotiations, the delegations discussed other outstanding issues extensively, including methods for implementing a ceasefire and monitoring the ceasefire. The delegations agreed to report to their respective capitals and continue trilateral negotiations in the coming weeks.

The Colombian peso fell 1.63% to 3,710 pesos to the dollar after the government made comments about buying dollars.

Brazilian government: Brazil's crude oil exports in January totaled 10.57 million tons, compared to 9.33 million tons in the same period last year.

Saudi Aramco: Saudi Arabia has set the official selling price for its Arab Light crude oil sold to the United States in March at a premium of $2.10 per barrel over Argus Sour Crude.

Market news: Venezuela's amnesty law will immediately pardon political protesters imprisoned for criticizing the government. The law will also return the assets of detainees.

US President Trump: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit the White House on March 19.

US President Trump: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proven herself to be a strong, capable and wise leader.

According to an official Ukrainian statement, Ukraine and Russia agreed to continue trilateral talks in the coming weeks.