European Central Bank: The core inflation forecast is 5.1% in 2023, before falling to 3.0% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2025.

Canadian housing starts in May were 202,494 units, 240,000 units expected, and 261,600 units previously.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address to the Swiss parliament that it would be crucial for Switzerland to allow the re-export of weapons to Ukraine.

UK bonds fell, led by short-dated bonds, with the 2-year yield rising 10 basis points to 4.92%.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video speech to the Swiss parliament that if you protect Ukraine, you are protecting the world from the threat of war.

Polish climate minister: Poland is ready to help the Schwert refinery reach full capacity, but there will be no Russian participation.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Japan will continue to cooperate with the United States and South Korea.

According to the Italian news agency ANSA: Elon Musk will meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni.

Pakistan is considering lifting import restrictions by June 30.

Iraqi state news agency: Iraq bought 400,000 tonnes of Australian wheat in February and the shipment will continue until September.

Brazilian President Lula: Our GDP will grow by 2%, maybe even more.

HCLTECH and Microsoft expand cooperation to jointly develop generative artificial intelligence.

Germany’s annual baseload electricity price rose by 9% to €164/MWh, returning to the level of early February.

Ukrainian central bank: Kakhovka dam explosion could fuel consumer price inflation in Ukraine.

Central Bank of Ukraine: Interest rate decision lays the groundwork for gradual easing.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Jeffdete Yilmaz: The usual economic policy will be adopted.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Jeffdete Yilmaz: Türkiye will follow free market rules.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Jeffdete Yilmaz: The Turkish Economic Coordination Agency reviewed the macro outlook.

Reuters poll: Economists surveyed expect the South African economy to grow by 0.3% in 2023 and 1.2% in 2024 (0.2%, 1.3% in May survey).