Bank of England Governor Bailey: Red Sea conflict and wage pressure may push up prices.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: British economic activity is picking up.

French President Macron: Europe is facing an agricultural crisis.

New York Community Bank (NYCB.N) fell more than 14% to its lowest level since 2000.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called on Iran to stop providing weapons to the Houthis.

Swedish Prime Minister: It is natural to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Orban after joining NATO.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: We will respond to Jordanian attacks in multiple layers and have the ability to respond multiple times.

Swedish Prime Minister: No date has been set for a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban in Budapest.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin: (Commenting on Hezbollah’s recent statement) Action is the key, and we will wait and see what happens in the future.

Alliance Western Bank (WAL.N) fell 10%, its biggest intraday loss since May 4, 2023.

Swedish Prime Minister: Had a good and brief conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin said he was recovering well after the surgery and apologized to the American people for not handling the matter well.

US Defense Secretary Austin: The Middle East is at a dangerous moment.

US Defense Secretary Austin: We will continue to avoid larger conflicts, but will take necessary actions to defend the United States.

US Defense Secretary Austin: US President Biden will not tolerate attacks on US troops.

Market News: Investor groups urge the Bank of England to strengthen capital adequacy regulations in response to climate change.

After the EIA natural gas inventory was released, natural gas futures prices fell slightly in the short term, reporting at $2.09/million British thermal units, an intraday decrease of 0.38%.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine: (on new EU aid plan) Foreign aid is “vital” for macroeconomic stability.