U.S. natural gas futures fell more than 3% during the day and are now trading at $1.969 per million British thermal units.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Housing inflation is very likely to fall next year.

Stellantis (STLA.N) auto union members are set to vote on a strike authorization at the plant.

According to AFP: US Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Israel to promote a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

The U.S.-listed cannabis ETF Advisorshares Pure US Cannabis (MSOS) was temporarily suspended during trading due to excessive volatility, but has now resumed trading with an increase of 18%.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Fighting Hamas and Iran is the top priority.

Indian government: From May 1, the windfall tax on crude oil will be reduced from 9,600 rupees per ton to 8,400 rupees per ton.

The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $534.23 billion from 76 counterparties in fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.

According to the Times of Israel: France will push for new sanctions against Iran at the next International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting in May, senior French diplomat Sturm Safin said during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Katz in Jerusalem.

The U.S. dollar index DXY rose 0.50% during the day and is now at 106.19.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): North Dakota crude oil production increased 15.6%, or 173,000 barrels per day, in February, the largest increase since at least 2005, to 1.29 million barrels per day, the highest level since November.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): Texas crude oil production increased by 172,000 barrels per day in February, the largest increase since March 2022.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): Texas crude oil production increased 3.2% in February to 5.55 million barrels per day, the highest level since December last year.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: Calls on countries to pledge funding to ensure the continuity of operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): New Mexico crude oil production increased by 120,000 barrels per day in February to a record 1.98 million barrels per day.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): U.S. oil production increased by 578,000 barrels per day in February, the largest increase since October 2021.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): U.S. total crude oil production increased by 4.6% in February to 13.15 million barrels per day, the highest level since December last year.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: We welcome the delivery of aid by air and sea, but there is no alternative land route.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: The main obstacle to distributing aid in Gaza is the lack of security for aid workers and civilians.