19:30:02
Challenger companies in the United States laid off 64,789 employees in April, compared with 90,309 in the previous month.
19:24:02
The USD/JPY pair fell below 155 again during the day and is now trading at 154.94.
19:20:00
The number of layoffs by challenger companies in the United States in April will be announced in ten minutes.
19:14:58
U.S. stock index futures extended gains, with Nasdaq futures up 1%, S&P 500 futures up 0.8% and Dow futures up 0.5%.
18:56:21
Zimbabwe said it had enough liquidity to meet foreign exchange needs.
18:41:43
Sources: OPEC has not yet responded to reports about extending the production cut agreement.
18:41:28
Both U.S. and Brent crude oil rose by $0.5 in the short term, with Brent crude oil rising 1.00% on the day and now trading at $79.54 per barrel and $84.22 per barrel respectively.
18:40:17
Sources: OPEC+ may extend voluntary production cuts beyond the second quarter, but formal negotiations have not yet begun.
18:39:55
French President Macron: If Russia breaks through the front line, sending troops to Ukraine is not ruled out.
18:32:53
Moderna (MRNA.O) first-quarter revenue was $167 million, compared with market expectations of $99.6 million.
18:18:37
German Chancellor Olaf Schulz spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss hostages, a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.
18:13:23
Spot silver fell by $0.2 in the short term and is now trading at $26.17 per ounce; spot gold fell by $5 in the short term and is now trading at $2296.31 per ounce.
18:11:33
OPEC+ is expected to extend its production cuts into the second half of the year, the survey showed.
18:06:42
Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia used more than 300 missiles, 300 Shahid drones and more than 3,200 guided bombs in its attack on Ukraine in April.
18:06:14
According to Interfax: The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian troops took control of the village of Berdychi in eastern Ukraine.
18:04:04
COMEX silver futures fell 1.00% on the day and are now trading at $26.48 per ounce.
18:03:45
Spot gold fell more than 1.00% during the day and is currently trading at $2,297.48 per ounce.
17:35:27
Spot silver fell 1.00% on the day and is now trading at $26.36 per ounce.
17:35:04
Spot gold fell below $2,300 an ounce, down 0.90% on the day.
17:34:00
John Swinney, a member of the Scottish Parliament, has said he will run for leader of the Scottish National Party and first minister.