Philippine central bank governor: We are just trying to control speculation.

Philippine Central Bank Governor: We do not intervene every day; we are very cautious when we intervene.

According to the Times of Israel: Hamas leader Haniyeh met with Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: The possibility of drone attacks cannot be ruled out, but we are improving our methods of protection measures.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: Russian energy facilities were quickly restored after the drone attack.

The U.S. MBA 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.01% in the week ending May 17, compared with 7.08% in the previous week.

Russian troops have captured the village of Klishchivka in eastern Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Reserve Bank of India: It will transfer 2.11 trillion Indian rupees as a surplus to the government in fiscal 2024, and the emergency risk buffer will be set in the range of 6.5% to 5.5%.

ECB board member Rehn: No pre-commitment on any interest rate path.

ECB board member Rehn: Eurozone wage growth is easing.

Singapore Airlines: Five additional passengers on flight SQ321 will return to Singapore today, and another 74 passengers and six crew members are still in Bangkok, including those receiving medical care and their families.

Novo Nordisk (NVO.N): The fire in Basvell, Denmark, was not a fire at a production facility, but occurred outside an office building.

Kremlin: (In response to the US claim that Russia has launched space weapons) We act in compliance with international law. We have proposed a ban on space weapons many times, and the United States has rejected our proposal to ban space weapons.

Kremlin: Dialogue is the way to ease tensions, but the West refuses to talk to Russia.

Kremlin: Escalation of tensions is potentially dangerous, including in the nuclear sphere.

Kremlin: (Asked about rising nuclear tensions) The rise in tensions in Europe and around the world does not increase stability and predictability.

Kremlin: (Commenting on calls by some US lawmakers to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia) There are many impulsive elements in the US Congress who are keen to further escalate tensions.

Allianz Chief Economic Advisor El-Erian: The Fed’s consistency on interest rates poses risks.