Macro important news and events:
The negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus ended, and the two sides found the key points of possible consensus in the future. Uzbekistan said that the peace talks did not achieve the expected results and received some signals; The two sides mainly discussed the ceasefire, and the parties will return to consultations. The next negotiation is expected to be held on the border between Belarus and Poland in the next few days. The Kremlin previously said that Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that the following conditions need to be met to solve the problem, that is, to recognize Russia's sovereignty over Crimea; Demilitarization and de Nazism of Ukraine; Maintain Ukraine's neutrality.
The White House said that the sanctions on Russian energy are still under discussion and do not rule out the possibility of restricting the United States from buying Russian oil and gas. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said Canada would ban Russian crude oil imports. Three people familiar with the matter disclosed that the United States and its allies are considering coordinating the release of about 60 million barrels of strategic oil reserves; The focus of the current discussion is that the United States has released 30 million barrels of oil, and other countries have released 30 million barrels in total. Atlanta Fed chairman Bostick expressed support for raising interest rates by 25 basis points at the March meeting; But if inflation continues to rise, he will consider raising interest rates by 50 basis points.
A spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said that more than 98% of the draft nuclear agreement had been completed; Three key issues remain unresolved in the nuclear negotiations with major powers. The French Foreign Ministry said there was an urgent need to conclude Iran's nuclear negotiations this week. A spokesman for the US State Department said that if Iran shows an uncompromising attitude towards the negotiation process, the United States is ready to withdraw from Iran's nuclear negotiations.
