Hungarian Foreign Minister: Four Hungarians have been evacuated from Sudan, and another six Hungarian nationals are on their way to a safe place.

USD/CHF fell below 0.89 against the Swiss franc, down 0.26% on the day.

[Organizations comment on German IFO business climate data in April] The data released today shows that the overall business confidence in Germany has risen slightly, and the expectation index has also risen this month. That suggests worries about turmoil in the banking sector were relatively short-lived last month, with the outlook still looking good after a stronger-than-expected start to the year.

German think tank IFO economist: The German economy is far from substantial growth.

German think tank IFO economist: The situation in the construction industry has not been so bad since December 2015, and many projects have been cancelled.

German think tank IFO economist: Banking turmoil has no impact on business sentiment.

German think tank IFO economist: Industrial export expectations have risen.

German think tank IFO economist: German economy lacks momentum.

German think tank IFO economist: The proportion of German companies that want to increase prices has dropped again.

German think tank IFO: German business confidence rose in April.

According to Nikkei: The French government said that some Japanese were evacuated from Sudan by French plane.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA): We have today introduced a series of measures designed to reduce the risk of money laundering through the post office and remind banks to be vigilant about money laundering through the post office.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borrell: The EU ambassador is still in Sudan, but not in its capital, Khartoum.

European Commission Vice President and "Foreign Minister" Borelli: There is an extreme emergency in Sudan.

Goldman Sachs: Upgraded the rating of the US materials industry to "neutral" and downgraded the rating of the US consumer durables and apparel industry to "neutral".

Swedish Prime Minister: Sweden still has about 150 citizens in Sudan.

Sweden has evacuated 25 citizens from Sudan, the prime minister said.

The yield on three-month U.S. Treasury notes rose 12 basis points to 5.23%.

Indian Oil Minister: We are seeking discounts on crude oil from different countries based on different grades.