EUR/USD retreated below 1.09, down 0.15% on the day.

Iraqi Oil Minister: Northern oil exports are expected to restart on Saturday, pumping 500,000 barrels per day.

Iraqi Oil Minister: Iraq has not yet received a response from the Turkish Oil Pipeline Company (Botas) to its request to resume oil trade.

A spokesman for the German Ministry of Economic Affairs said regarding the investment subsidy in the Heide area: Northvolt, a Swedish battery development and manufacturer, has clarified that the investment in Heide depends on the approval of funds by the European Commission and complies with competition regulations.

A spokesman for the German Ministry of Economy said that the actual amount of government support has not yet been finalized regarding investment subsidies in the Heide region.

Latvian Prime Minister: Latvia plans to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP.

Estonian government: hope to withdraw from the Russian energy network as soon as possible.

According to Nikkei News: G7 finance ministers will issue a joint statement on regulation.

Chairman of the South African Arms Control Board: It is illegal and inappropriate to transport weapons from South Africa to Russian ships.

Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in Sudan: Both sides in the conflict in Sudan have now realized that victory will not come soon.

South African Arms Control Board Chairman: We have not approved any arms sales to Russia.

Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in Sudan: So far, the ceasefire agreement in Sudan has not been implemented because both sides think they can win.

Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in Sudan: It is expected that the ceasefire negotiations in Sudan will start again today or tomorrow.

Foxconn: will use the proceeds to repay debts and other matters.

German government: State-level aid needs to be approved by the European Commission.

German government: The plant will have an annual production capacity of 60 GWh, which can supply battery cells for around 1 million electric vehicles.

The German federal and state governments have confirmed their support for the construction of the Northvoort Gigafactory in Heide.

German government: support including billions of euros in private investment, creating 3,000 jobs in the Heide region and thousands more in surrounding industry and services.

Foxconn: Decided to further delay the proposed spin-off timeline.

UN Special Representative for the Sudan Mission: A political party in Sudan told me that they intend to stay and continue to negotiate a ceasefire.