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U.S. stocks opened, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.13%, the S&P 500 Index down 0.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index up 0.1%. NIO (NIO.N) rose about 6%, with first-quarter revenue guidance increasing 103.4% year-on-year to 109.2%. BioNTech (BNTX.O) fell about 19% after the company's 2026 revenue guidance fell short of expectations.

Kuraly, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary: He hopes to avoid the market’s “over-interpretation” of the relationship between the foreign exchange market and the energy market.

Kuraly, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary: Geopolitical risks have pushed up risk premiums, and we cannot ignore this.

Kuraly, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary: The first priority is price stability, and foreign exchange is the key.

British Ministry of Defense: The United Kingdom stated that the landing ship "Lyme Bay" has been put on high alert.

Market news: Hungary will use its foreign exchange reserves to meet its foreign exchange needs for energy imports.

Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez: Since US President Trump threatened to cut off diplomatic relations, Spanish-US relations have been operating normally.

The U.S. Red Book commercial retail sales for the week ending March 6 showed an annual rate of 6.2%, compared with the previous value of 7%.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Lavrov noted that Russia is willing to provide help in resolving the conflict and that the solution takes into account the security interests of Iran and its regional neighbors.

German Chancellor Mertz: I agree with U.S. President Trump’s hope that the war in Iran will end as soon as possible, and the oil market will quickly return to normal; we are not currently considering relaxing sanctions on Russia.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke on the phone with his Iranian counterpart.

Spokesperson for the British Prime Minister: We are working with allies to study a series of options to support the passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez: We demand that Hezbollah stop attacks on Israel.

Spanish Foreign Minister Alvarez: Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon would be a "huge mistake."

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. President Trump attaches great importance to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: If Iran takes any action to block the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, they will suffer a heavier blow than before.

German Chancellor Mertz: The Kremlin is looking for opportunities through the war with Iraq.

Kaine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff: If ordered to carry out escort missions in the Strait of Hormuz, a series of options will be considered.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: Iran made a major mistake by targeting neighboring countries.

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Kaine: Most Iranian surface-to-air missiles do not pose a threat.