Russian President Vladimir Putin: I propose an amnesty for companies violating foreign exchange regulations.

According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The government and the central bank should consider using export revenues to boost domestic investment.

Wholesale inventories in Canada rose at an annual rate of 14.5% in April from 19.9% in the previous month.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: If foreign producers want to come back, we do not close the door to anyone.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Domestic companies asked me not to allow foreign companies to return to the Russian market.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will help the owners of new Russian enterprises to replace foreign companies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Foreign companies leaving Russia cannot resist political pressure from its elite.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Additional military spending is economically justified.

JPMorgan predicts Latin American stocks will rise 5% by the end of the year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Positive macroeconomic trends in the Russian economy are gaining momentum.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: It may take two years for monetary policy to be transmitted to the economy.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: The duration of high interest rates is more important than the level, and the persistence is more important than the peak.

ECB Governing Council Villeroy: ECB interest rates are clearly in tightening territory.

COMEX silver futures rose by 1.00% in the day and is now at $24.19 an ounce.

Fed Governor Waller did not comment on the July policy decision in prepared remarks.