German government spokesman: German Chancellor Scholz confirmed that he will attend the peace summit in Switzerland and stressed that Germany actively supports the meeting.

German government spokesman: German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelensky discussed the upcoming Swiss peace summit.

ECB board member Wensch: The policy differences between the ECB and the Federal Reserve may have a significant impact on the euro.

ECB board member Wensch: "Some flexibility" around the 2% inflation target should be tolerated.

ECB board member Wensch: Uncertainty means we will have to rely on data next.

ECB board member Wunsch: Now is not the time to commit to taking set actions.

The main contract of coke fell by more than 2% and is now at 2,294.5 yuan per ton.

The main contract of coking coal fell by more than 3% and is now at 1,758 yuan/ton.

UK Border Minister: Apologises to passengers for long waits at airports.

Greece has extended until May 19 its naval exercises in the Gulf of Laconia, which media reports say is a transit area for Russian oil.

According to the Times of Israel: The Israel Defense Forces said more than 20 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon were bombed today.

Israeli government spokesman: Refuses to comment on reports that the United States has seized weapons.

According to RIA Novosti: A Russian court rejected the appeal of Russian Deputy Defense Minister Ivanov against pre-trial detention.

Market news: Poland said that the country was attacked by hackers from APT28, a group linked to Russia, this week.

British Home Secretary: Expel the Russian military attaché in the UK.

Market news: Intel (INTC.O) expects its revenue in the second quarter of 2024 to remain within the original range of US$12.5 billion to US$13.5 billion.

Market news: Intel (INTC.O) expects second-quarter revenue to be below the midpoint of its expected range.

Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schaefer: Discussions on expanding the plug-in hybrid product line.