According to Nikkei: Sources from the Bank of Japan said that the early interest rate hike (in March) left room for the central bank to consider raising interest rates again before the end of the year.

Fed Chairman Powell: Inflation has eased significantly, but is still above our goal.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Immigration has boosted economic growth prospects.

According to Nikkei: Sources from the Bank of Japan said that of course they will consider further raising interest rates.

Fed Chairman Powell: Nominal wage growth has slowed.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: High interest rates are putting pressure on corporate fixed-income investments.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: Strong consumer demand and the recovery of supply chains have driven GDP growth.

Fed Chairman Powell: Risks to achieving goals are becoming better balanced.

Fed Chairman Powell: The Fed remains firmly focused on its dual mission.

Dutch Defense Minister: The first batch of Dutch F-16 fighter jets will be delivered to Ukraine in the second half of 2024.

Dutch Defense Minister: We have decided to provide Ukraine with a defense assistance package of 350 million euros, including F-16 ammunition and drones.

According to the Wall Street Journal: Apollo acquires Paramount Hollywood Studios for $11 billion.

Barclays (BCS.N) is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs at its investment banking unit.

Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG: The threshold for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates is much higher than people think. Over time, there will be a debate about what the optimal rate of inflation is. Will it be 2.5%? But it should be unlikely to be close to the 3% level.

[Agency: The Fed’s statement reads quite optimistic] Agency: The Fed’s statement reads quite optimistic. The statement said the U.S. economy is growing at a "steady pace" and job growth remains strong. The most important caveat, however, is that inflation "has eased over the past year but remains elevated."