US Secretary of State Blinken: The United States has been in close communication with American citizens in Sudan to provide assistance and assist them to leave.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov told the UN Security Council that just like during the Cold War, we have reached a dangerous, possibly even more dangerous threshold.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Raw Material Price Index was 19.5, the previous value was 20.3.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Shipment Index was -2.8, the previous value was -10.5.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Employment Index was 8, the previous value was 10.4.

The Swiss franc rose above a September high against the yen, its highest level since 1980.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: The conflict in Sudan has the potential to spark a "catastrophic fire" at home and engulf the entire region and even its outreach; keep in constant contact with the warring parties, call for de-escalation and return to the negotiating table; the UN will not leave Sudan, and has authorized the temporary transfer of some United Nations staff and their families inside and outside Sudan.

French President Macron: In the 300 GW offshore wind power plan, France has committed to provide 40 GW.

According to a Reuters survey: 23 economists surveyed believe that the Russian central bank will keep the key interest rate unchanged at 7.5% on Friday.

Brent crude oil rose by US$0.6 in the short term and is now at US$81.63 per barrel.

WTI crude oil rose by US$0.6 in the short term, standing at US$78/barrel, up 0.10% within the day.

UN statement: The UN will continue to work in Sudan and beyond.

UN statement: UN staff have evacuated hundreds of staff and family members from Khartoum and other locations in Sudan;

Spot silver fell by US$0.12 in the short term and is now at US$24.89 per ounce.

ECB: A digital euro may initially be available to eurozone residents, merchants and governments.

EUR/JPY extended gains to reach its highest level since December 2014, up 0.6 percent on the day at 148.24.

European Central Bank Governing Council Villeroy: The digital euro can be provided through existing banking applications and Eurosystem applications.

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