EU-U.S. Financial Regulatory Forum Joint Statement: The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum emphasizes the close cooperation between Europe and the United States in various fields, focusing on six major themes: (1) market development and financial stability risks; (2) banking and insurance regulation development; (3) anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing; (4) sustainable finance and climate-related financial risks; (5) regulatory and supervisory cooperation in capital markets; (6) operational resilience and digital finance.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borelli: Mutual interests will promote the development of EU-Turkey relations.

Bolivian President Arce said that he has started negotiations with the European Union on investment in lithium projects.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton: Russia and other sources have provided information that not only has Russia been attacking these ports, but there are also signs that they are preparing to attack civilian ships in the Black Sea region, transporting grain.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton: I am very concerned about food safety issues, not only at home, but also in other countries.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton: These attacks are part of a series of Russian actions against Ukraine aimed at re-blocking Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, with far-reaching consequences for the United States.

Asked if she was concerned about possible further Russian attacks on grain shipments in the Black Sea region, U.S. White House deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton said they were very concerned about what was happening in the Black Sea region, where they had seen Russian attacks for three days in a row, including from Mosu Drone strikes in Seoul and attacks on Black Sea port cities.

White House spokesman: The White House is deeply concerned about Russian attacks in the Black Sea.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Working with Pfizer (PFE.N) to understand potential impact on supply.

The central bank of Ukraine asked the government to nationalize Sense Bank.

Fitch: Governments are expected to pay a total of $2.3 trillion in interest this year.

[Goldman Sachs: Consumption is expected to continue to support the U.S. economy] Goldman Sachs economists said in a report that consumer spending remains "the source of strength for the U.S. economy." They forecast that real spending will grow by 1.4% in the third quarter and 1.6% in the fourth quarter, bringing overall growth to 2.2% in 2023. With employment and wages remaining strong while inflation moderates, Goldman Sachs expects growth in real disposable income to be just under 4% this year. Economists say rising wealth will provide spending security for households hit by negative economic shocks.

USD/JPY gained 0.50% on the day and is now at 140.31.

Brazilian Finance Minister Haddad: Although there are some important large-scale reforms that need to be carried out, the maturity of society is also crucial for the success of these reforms.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon in New York on Friday.

Brazilian Finance Minister Haddad: In global competition, we cannot just move forward, but go faster than other countries.

Spot palladium fell 2.00% on the day and is now at $1282.40 an ounce.

The EU also added six Iranians to its existing sanctions list for its military support of Russia.