Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Green: A sharp rise in unemployment will require more relaxed policies.

Walmart (WMT.N) announced the global launch of its data analysis service Walmart Luminate.

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Green: Pay special attention to cost transmission.

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Green: Data released before the next meeting will show more clearly how far we have gone in the "last mile".

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Green: Since joining the Monetary Policy Committee in July last year, the persistence of inflation has weakened.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: The 15 basis point spread between ECB rates could affect the pricing of long-term money market transactions. Interbank transactions may require a higher spread.

Slovak Interior Minister: Slovak police have filed charges against suspects in connection with the murder.

Slovak Defense Minister: The assassination attempt on the Slovak Prime Minister was premeditated.

French Prime Minister Attal: The situation in New Caledonia remains "tense".

Net outflows from Turkish foreign exchange protection accounts hit a 14-week high.

Market news: Emirates Airlines will resume flights to Nigeria from October 1.

Walmart (WMT.N) rose 5.9% in premarket trading after its Q1 results beat expectations and it expects net sales to grow 3% to 4% this fiscal year.

Walmart (WMT.N) rose nearly 2% in premarket trading as its first-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share beat expectations.

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.N) reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.60 in the first quarter, compared with market expectations of $0.53. It expects adjusted earnings per share of 62 cents to 65 cents in the second quarter, compared with market expectations of 64 cents.

Walmart (WMT.N) had revenue of US$161.51 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared with market expectations of US$159.42 billion and US$152.3 billion in the same period last year.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Given the uncertainty, the ECB will rely on data to make decisions.

ECB board member Centeno: The interest rate cut path will continue for some time.

ECB board member Centeno: prefers a gradual path of interest rate cuts.

ECB board member Centeno: It is real that inflation is approaching 2%.