German Chancellor Scholz: against "unlimited debt growth".

German Chancellor Scholz said on the debt ceiling that the EU must make growth and investment possible.

Russia Investigative Committee: We open investigation into "terrorism" after "attack" in Belgorod region.

IMF: Downside risks also include further tightening of global financial conditions.

IMF: The main near-to-medium-term risk is greater-than-anticipated persistence in price and wage setting.

IMF: Fiscal policy should continue to be consistent with monetary policy to fight inflation while protecting key public services and vulnerable groups.

Saudi energy minister: Oil speculators hit by OPEC+ production cuts in April.

IMF: UK monetary policy needs to remain tight to keep inflation expectations stable.

IMF: Inflation remains high in UK due to severe terms-of-trade shock from Russia-Ukraine conflict.

International Monetary Fund: It is expected that the British economy will avoid recession and will maintain positive growth in 2023.

Qatar Energy Minister: Warm winter, slow economy saved Europe this winter.

GBP/USD dipped below 1.24, down 0.31% on the day.

Qatar Energy Minister: We may use up all the natural gas for the expansion of the northern oil fields before the end of the year, and the demand is very large.

Iraqi Oil Minister: Government is demanding reductions in gas flaring emissions.

Iraqi Oil Minister: Government seeks to increase investment in natural gas.

Saudi Energy Minister: The release of oil inventories was based on wrong forecasts.