Yemeni Houthi leader: Our main battle is to prevent Israeli-linked ships from passing through the Indian Ocean to the Cape of Good Hope.

Yemeni Houthi leader: Operations against ships continue.

The U.S. dollar rose more than 0.50% against the Canadian dollar USD/CAD during the day and is now at 1.3537.

U.S. natural gas futures rose 6.00% during the day and are currently trading at $1.758/million British thermal units.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 1.03% in night trading at 16,798 points, a 164-point discount.

McHenry, Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee: The United States should seek new leadership at the International Monetary Fund.

Market News: EU plans to relax climate rules to appease angry farmers.

Canadian government sources: Due to the rapidly changing situation on the ground, Canada has suspended the export of non-lethal military equipment to Israel since January.

British Prime Minister Sunak denies that a general election will be held on May 2.

Central Bank of Mexico: Mexican businesses say crime and election risks pose threats to economic growth.

According to the British Financial Times: UAE-backed investment company "RedBird IMI" is currently interested in selling the "Daily Telegraph" after the British government decided to block its full acquisition of the newspaper.

U.S. Treasury bond yields ranging from 7 to 30 years rose by at least 10 basis points during the day.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The inflation rate will fall back to 2%, but there are still risks in the wage field.

European Commission Vice-President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: We must put more pressure on Israel to open their borders so that humanitarian aid can enter Gaza.

According to the Palestinian "Wafa" news agency: The Palestinian president appointed Mohammed Mustafa as the new prime minister.

U.S. President Joe Biden: It’s important to maintain strong U.S. steel companies driven by American workers. U.S. Steel has always been an iconic American company, and it is critical that it remains American owned and operated.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: Ukraine cannot wait for the results of the next US election.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: Many analysts expect Russia to launch a major offensive this summer.

ECB Vice President Guindos: The European economy will recover in the second half of 2024.

US Department of Defense: There is no indication that the Houthis possess hypersonic weapons.