新华财经早报：2月20日

Group 1 - The State Council's Safety Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management held an emergency video meeting to enhance safety control over the entire chain of fireworks and firecrackers, emphasizing strict implementation of safety measures to prevent accidents [1] - The total box office for the 2026 Spring Festival film season, including pre-sales, has surpassed 2.8 billion yuan, with "Flying Life 3," "Silent Awakening," and "Boon Year" ranking as the top three films [1] - The Ministry of Transport reported that on February 18, the total cross-regional passenger flow reached 32.2988 million, a 9.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025, marking the first time daily traffic exceeded 300 million during the Spring Festival [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the merchandise trade deficit for 2025 reached a record $1.2409 trillion, an increase of $25.5 billion or 2.1% from the previous year, indicating that tariffs have had little effect on the overall deficit level [1] - The Indonesian central bank announced that it would maintain the benchmark 7-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75%, aligning with market expectations [2] - Argentina's regulatory agency reported a decrease of nearly 22,000 companies over the past two years, with registered companies dropping from over 510,000 in November 2023 to over 490,000 in November 2025, resulting in a loss of nearly 300,000 jobs [2]