Brazilian Government: 7.52 million tons of crude oil were exported in June, compared with 5.71 million tons in the same period last year.

According to Radio Free Europe and the Financial Times: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will travel to Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Israeli official: As far as we are concerned, we can go ahead with the hostage exchange, it depends on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Israeli officials confirmed that the head of Mossad will lead the hostage negotiation delegation.

The White House: US President Biden discussed the recent response received from Hamas with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

HBC: Salesforce (CRM.N) will also become an investor after the transaction closes.

HBC, the parent company of U.S. luxury department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue, is set to acquire rival Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion. HBC said Amazon (AMZN.O) will become an investor in Saks Global and work with it after the deal is completed.

Opinionway poll: Le Pen is expected to win 205-230 seats.

According to TASS: A Russian military court detained the commander of the parachute brigade for two months before trial on charges of massive fraud.

Russian Central Bank: Economic growth may slow in the third quarter.

Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil will slash oil exports from Novorossiysk in July, sources said.

U.S. White House official: President Biden will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today.

Shell (SHEL.N): Hurricane Beryl has no other impact on our production in the Gulf of Mexico at this time.

The National Hurricane Center of the United States: Hurricane Beryl is expected to weaken in the next day or two, but it will remain a hurricane before landing on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation: So far, about 190,000 recruits have signed contracts with the Ministry of Defense.

Mexican President Lopez: We will continue to maintain good relations with the United States and pay close attention to the U.S. election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We need a new US administration to discuss global stability.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: (Speaking of the arms treaty with the United States) We have announced our proposals, but we need a good response. It is impossible to have a constructive dialogue with the United States now, we have to wait for the US elections.