Highlights:

• Egypt Unlocks Around $2.3 Billion in IMF Funding After Reviews — Egypt cleared IMF program reviews and accessed approximately $2.3 billion in loans, providing relief amid currency and bond market volatility. Bloomberg Economics

• States Are Told ICE Won't Target Polling Stations in November — Democratic secretaries of state reported being informed that the Trump administration does not plan to deploy federal immigration enforcement agents to polling locations during November's congressional elections. Bloomberg Politics

• India, Canada to Sign 'Immense' Range of Deals During Carney Visit — Prime Minister Mark Carney's India visit will advance a diplomatic reset and unlock trade opportunities in nuclear power, oil, and critical minerals. Bloomberg Politics

• Cuba Says Those Killed in US Boat Encounter Planned Uprising — Cuba claims a boat carrying 10 people near its coast contained weapons and occupants intent on entering the country to fight the government. Bloomberg Politics

• Anthropic's Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrails — A high-stakes conflict between the Defense Department and the $380 billion tech company centers on the scope of AI capabilities in military applications. Bloomberg Politics

• BOK Holds Rate Steady While Projecting No Moves for Six Months — South Korea's central bank maintained its benchmark rate and signaled no policy changes expected over the next six months, citing balanced economic risks. Bloomberg Economics

• Bank of Korea Adopts Fed-Inspired Dot Plot for Rates Outlook — The Bank of Korea will begin releasing policy board median rate projections for six months ahead, replacing its prior three-month guidance system. Bloomberg Economics

• Port of Long Beach Imports Fall 13% Under Tumult of Trade War — Imports through California's Port of Long Beach declined 13% year-over-year in January as tariff-related freight movements normalized. Bloomberg Economics

• Chicago Hit by Fitch Credit Rating Cut as Fiscal Troubles Mount — Fitch downgraded Chicago's credit rating one notch due to budget deficits and governance friction between the mayor and city council. Bloomberg Economics