Philippine President Marcos: Welcomes the further appreciation of the Philippine peso against the US dollar after hitting a three-month high.

U.S. natural gas futures rose 3.00% during the day and are now trading at $1.755/million British thermal units.

Philippine President Marcos: Inflation continues and the time to cut interest rates is not yet in place.

Philippine President Marcos believes that achieving 8% GDP growth during his term is "feasible".

Bank of America strategist Subramanian: The biggest risk facing the S&P 500 is the upside risk.

Bank of America strategist Subramanian: The S&P 500 index may see a 5% correction.

Bank of America strategist Subramanian: Large-cap stocks are "safer" before the Fed cuts interest rates.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and officials discussed issues including Ukraine, Gaza and Haiti.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council via video link.

Google (GOOG.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O) and Nucor Steel (NUE.N) reported on initiatives to promote clean energy technology.

German Defense Minister: I have no doubt about the reliability of the United States.

German Defense Minister: There are no ground troops in Ukraine and nothing to add to this at the moment.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia launched 130 missiles, more than 320 "Shahid" drones and nearly 900 guided bombs in March.

Russian Energy Ministry official: Plans to use missile systems to defend oil and gas facilities.

Malaysia will cut the retail price of imported white rice by MYR 2-3.

German Defense Minister: Announced the supply of 100,000 rounds of 155mm artillery ammunition to Ukraine, and the delivery will begin this year.

The German Defense Minister announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth 500 million euros.

U.S. stock index futures extended losses, with Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.6%, S&P 500 futures down 0.4%, and Dow futures down 0.24%.

Bank of America (BAC.N) CEO: Technology helps Bank of America do more business with 40,000 fewer people.

German Chancellor Scholz: There should be no subsidies for central industries such as energy production.