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.

SOC INVESTMENT GROUP: JB STRAUBEL IS A TESLA INTERNAL AND IS NOT SUITABLE TO BE A BOARD MEMBER.

SOC Investment Group: Has requested a dialogue with Tesla to discuss a comprehensive board reorganization.

SOC Investment Group: We are currently in communication with Tesla Chairman Robin Denholm on many of the issues raised in our letter.

SOC Investment Group: Urging Tesla Shareholders to Vote Against Election of JB STRAUBEL to Tesla Board.

Industry observer Euroilstock: In March, the output of European refineries was 9.594 million barrels per day, a decrease of 4.2% month-on-month and a year-on-year increase of 3.1%.