Swiss National Bank Vice President Schlegel: Past foreign exchange purchases have also helped avoid deflation.

Swiss National Bank Deputy Governor Schlegel: Foreign exchange intervention supports the achievement of price stability goals.

Swiss National Bank Deputy Governor Schlegel: Without selling foreign exchange, the Swiss National Bank will have to raise interest rates further.

Boeing (BA.N) fell 1.3 percent on the day as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it was investigating production issues with its 787 aircraft.

Boeing (BA.N): The company strictly prohibits retaliation.

Boeing (BA.N): Analysis has confirmed that these issues do not pose any safety risks and the 787 aircraft will have a service life of several decades.

Boeing (BA.N): The issues raised have undergone a rigorous engineering review under the supervision of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Boeing (BA.N): Allegations regarding the structural integrity of the 787 Dreamliner are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft.

Boeing (BA.N): Fully confident in 787 Dreamliner.

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: Natural gas prices are expected to be $2.20/thousand cubic feet in 2024, compared with $2.27/thousand cubic feet previously. Natural gas prices are expected to be $2.90/thousand cubic feet in 2025, compared with $2.94/thousand cubic feet previously.

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: U.S. crude oil demand is expected to grow by 200,000 barrels per day in 2024, up from 150,000 barrels per day previously. U.S. crude oil demand is expected to grow by 110,000 barrels per day in 2025, up from 190,000 barrels per day previously.

EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: U.S. crude oil production is expected to increase by 280,000 barrels per day in 2024, compared with the previous forecast of 260,000 barrels per day. U.S. crude oil production is expected to increase by 510,000 barrels per day in 2025, compared with the previous forecast of 460,000 barrels per day.

Spot gold fell again, falling nearly $7 in the short term to a low of $2,340.51 an ounce.

Airbus has delivered a total of 142 aircraft this year.

Airbus delivered 63 aircraft in March.

British Foreign Secretary Cameron: It is in the interest of the United States to release aid funds to Ukraine.

British Foreign Secretary Cameron: Ukraine can win the war with military and financial assistance.