The New Zealand dollar NZD/USD fell more than 0.50% during the day and is now at 0.6047.

Brent crude oil increased to 2.00% within the day and is now at $77.44 per barrel.

Goldman Sachs raised the average price of lithium to $15,331/ton in 2024 (previously expected to be $11,000/ton).

Goldman Sachs lowered the average price of cobalt to US$32,000 per ton in 2023, and lowered its average price forecast to US$30,000 per ton in 2024; it set a 12-month target at US$25,000 per ton.

The SEC has issued a final rule prohibiting fraudulent securities-based swap transactions.

Ukraine is to open 10 new embassies in African countries, including in Mozambique and Rwanda.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba: Ukraine seeks to restore relations with Africa.

U.S. representative to NATO: We are considering a range of options to demonstrate the evolving relationship between Ukraine and NATO.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg: We need to discuss security guarantees and safe working arrangements for Ukraine.

Official of Indian Ministry of Petroleum: There is sufficient supply of crude oil in the market.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose 10 basis points to 3.76% on the day.

Indian Petroleum Ministry official: refiners are expected to lower oil prices.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will travel to the United States to meet with US President Joe Biden from June 12 to 13.

Indian Petroleum Ministry official: No plan to restrict sales of diesel cars.

Indian Ministry of Petroleum Official: There is no plan to adjust the price of natural gas.

Indian Petroleum Official: There is currently no plan to resume adjusting diesel prices.

The UK 2-year government bond yield rose to 4.546% for the first time since May 29, up 7 basis points on the day; US and German government bond yields rose simultaneously.

European governments sold 27 billion euros in syndicated loans this week, the most since 2020.