Market news: U.S. House Republicans released the text of the Russian Assets Act.

Foreign investors bought 50.7 billion yen of Japanese bonds in the week ending April 12, compared with -349 billion yen in the previous week.

Foreign investors bought 1.74 trillion yen of Japanese stocks in the week ending April 12, compared with 1.7644 trillion yen in the previous week.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman: There must be appropriate "protective measures" on artificial intelligence.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman: It is important that the Federal Reserve understands how artificial intelligence can be integrated into financial services.

G7 statement: Welcoming New Zealand as a new member of the Russian oil price limit alliance.

According to Korean media reports, South Korea is considering extending tax incentives for chip investments.

G7 statement: Given the threats to the global economy, attention to financial stability and regulatory issues is critical to ensuring the functioning of the financial system.

G7 statement: Will continue to work on all possible avenues to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman: Current monetary policy is restrictive; time will tell whether it is "restrictive enough".

G7 statement: Welcome the EU proposal to use additional revenue from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

G7 statement: Significant geopolitical risks posed by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the situation in the Middle East may affect trade, supply chains and commodity prices.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman: Strong consumer spending is closely related to continued job growth.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman: The economy is in good shape.

G7 statement: Central banks are firmly committed to achieving price stability.

G7 statement: The global economy has shown resilience to multiple shocks, but growth prospects remain below historical averages.

Venezuelan President Maduro: US sanctions on Venezuelan oil will affect revenue, and revenue will be increased by increasing taxes.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) plans to have 1.8 million artificial intelligence chips by December 2024, people familiar with the matter said.