Market news: Indian Defense Minister and Russian Defense Minister will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi.

According to RIA Novosti: The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the air strike (on Ukraine) hit all designated targets.

UK unions: More than 4,000 National Health Service (NHS) workers across the UK continue to strike.

Bank of America: During the week of April 26, cash funds saw inflows of $52.3 billion, bonds saw inflows of $7.4 billion, gold saw inflows of $200 million, and equities saw inflows of $23 million.

Bank of America: The inflow of US$6.1 billion in Chinese concept stocks is the largest since January 2022, and the inflow of US$1.2 billion in technology stocks is the largest since November 2022.

Bank of America: U.S. Treasury bonds ushered in the 11th consecutive week of inflows ($3.7 billion), the longest streak of inflows since August 2022.

Investment bank Lazard cut 10% of its workforce.

ECB President Lagarde: It is important that crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) be implemented as soon as possible.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: The banking sector is resilient and needs to be further strengthened.

Bank of Russia: Tighter monetary policy may be needed if budget deficit widens further.

Bank of Russia: Economic activity is growing faster than the Bank of Russia predicted in February.

Bank of Russia: The overall balance of inflation risks has remained largely unchanged since the last meeting.

The Central Bank of Russia: It is expected that the annual inflation rate will reach 4.5-6.5% in 2023 and return to 4% in 2024.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Emphasis on strengthening the implementation of fiscal rules.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: core inflation will take longer to turn.

Market news: With the reduction of orders, Vietnam has seen more layoffs in the garment and timber industries.