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According to Nikkei: Japan will provide debt guarantees of up to US$1.1 billion to support "green" steel plants.

The German DAX30 index closed down 699.13 points, or 2.97%, on March 19 (Thursday), at 22828.50 points;The British FTSE 100 Index closed down 250.37 points, or 2.43%, on March 19 (Thursday), at 10054.92 points;FCHI index closed down 162.01 points, or 2.03%, at 7807.87 points on March 19 (Thursday);The European Stoxx 50 Index closed down 127.60 points, or 2.22%, at 5609.25 points on March 19 (Thursday);Spain's IBEX35 index closed down 411.13 points, or 2.38%, on March 19 (Thursday), to 16886.67 points;Italy's FTSE MIB index closed on March 19 (Thursday), down 1080.84 points, or 2.42%, to 43660.50 points.

Market news: The European Central Bank requires banks to identify leverage providers in significant risk transfer (SRT) transactions.

British Airways: Currently in the process of installing the Starlink satellite internet system on its 787-8 fleet.

Prime Minister's Office: The Prime Minister made clear that the UK will continue to stand with Qatar and all our allies in the Gulf.

British Prime Minister's Office: The Prime Minister spoke to the Emir of Qatar and condemned Iran's attack on Qatari energy facilities.

US President Trump ends the White House press conference.

US President Trump: Discussions with Japan also involve Alaska energy and oil.

US President Trump: Japan and Europe obtain oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Trump: We are defending the Strait of Hormuz for others.

President Trump: We don’t need anything from anybody, but if they help, it’s appropriate to do so.

US President Trump: I expect Japan to take action.

US President Trump: I just want the public to know that Powell is incompetent.

U.S. President Trump: It is not known whether Warsh will enter the Federal Reserve Building.

U.S. President Trump: The Federal Reserve’s budget to renovate buildings is out of control.

US President Trump: Powell is a very stubborn, incompetent and unintelligent person.

U.S. President Trump: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell should cut interest rates.

US President Trump: I told Israel not to attack oil and gas fields.

US President Trump: Many Iranian troops have defected.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The Iranian regime may collapse internally.