Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in Sudan: Signing an agreement to protect civilians is an important first step.

Hong Kong government: If the current economic recovery momentum continues to grow, it is expected to be close to the upper limit of the forecast range.

Hong Kong government: Maintain the overall CPI forecast at 2.9% in 2023.

Hong Kong maintained its GDP growth forecast for 2023 at 3.5% to 5.5%.

Hong Kong government: Headline inflation is likely to rise for the remainder of 2023, albeit generally benign.

Hong Kong government: Inbound tourism and domestic demand will continue to be the main drivers of economic growth this year.

The Israeli military has issued an alert that areas in southern Israel close to the Gaza border are at risk of rocket attacks.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Guam area.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Most banks, including those whose stock prices are under pressure, are now able to repay the deposits of uninsured depositors.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Failed banks also have a high percentage of uninsured deposits.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Every bankrupt bank has its own problems.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: It is appropriate for Wall Street executives to speak out about how the debt ceiling debate is affecting the economy.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: I will meet with senior bankers next week to discuss the debt ceiling.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, we will face fiscal and economic disaster.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Will report to Congress on X-day when more information is available.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: The market needs to see Congress commit to paying the bills.

Market news: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen and Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki will hold a meeting on Saturday.

German Finance Minister Lindner: I discussed the new global tax framework with US Treasury Secretary Yellen today, and I cannot comment on domestic issues in the United States.