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Spokesperson for British Prime Minister Sri Lanka: A preliminary review of Epstein-related documents by the United States found that these documents may contain market-sensitive information related to the 2008 financial crisis.

According to Interfax: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed agreed to deepen cooperation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly spoke on the phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia ignored our efforts and attacked Ukrainian energy facilities overnight.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: The United States proposed in the last talks that it might stop attacks on "other critical" infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine will be open to similar proposals from the United States to halt attacks.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine is negotiating with the United States for more Patriot missiles.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: The UAE talks are aimed at assessing Russia's willingness to reach compromise.

Fed's Barkin: Demand is concentrated and vulnerable to stock market declines.

Fed's Barkin: Companies' pricing power is limited, which is good for inflation.

Fed's Barkin: 2026 may see strong support from government policies.

Fed's Barkin: Higher productivity enables businesses to bear higher costs.

Intercontinental Exchange: The average daily nominal value of U.S. stock transactions in January 2026 was $202.5 billion.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: He discussed with NATO Secretary-General Rutte the rapid deployment of air defense systems and the production license of US weapons in Europe. Ukraine will proactively contact the United States to discuss the consequences of Russia's attack.

Fed's Barkin: The interest rate cuts so far have helped ensure a healthy job market while the Fed is completing the "last mile" of returning inflation to its target.

Fed's Barkin: Slow growth in labor supply is the primary long-term concern, given declining immigration and depressed fertility rates.

Fed's Barkin: Economy remains "exceptionally resilient."

Fed's Barkin: Given economic growth and low unemployment, it's hard to imagine businesses and consumers sitting on the sidelines.

Fed's Barkin: Inflation remains above target and more progress is expected.

Fed Barkin: Continued lower-than-expected inflation since 2021 should be taken seriously and may affect future inflation.