ECB President Christine Lagarde: If the decline in inflation continues, the interest rate path will reflect this.

ECB President Lagarde: The size of the balance sheet has been significantly reduced.

ECB President Lagarde: No comment on exchange rate levels.

ECB President Lagarde: We do not target exchange rates.

ECB President Lagarde: The vast majority of members want to wait until June (to decide whether to cut interest rates).

ECB President Lagarde: No speculation on what other central banks might do.

IMF Managing Director Georgieva: Global growth has strengthened slightly due to strong activity in the United States and emerging market economies.

ECB President Lagarde: There will be updated forecasts in June.

Apple (AAPL.O): Expands repair services and supports the use of genuine used parts.

IMF Managing Director Georgieva: Central banks must adjust interest rate decisions based on the latest data and resist calls for early rate cuts when necessary.

The main contract of coke rose by more than 2% and is now at 2,095 yuan/ton, while the main contract of coking coal rose by nearly 2%.

UK gilt yields fell to session lows as ECB President Christine Lagarde spoke, and are now down 3-4 basis points on the day.

ECB President Lagarde: Exports should accelerate in the coming quarters.

ECB President Lagarde: We will not set a preset interest rate path.

ECB President Lagarde: Services spending is resilient, while manufacturing faces weak demand.

ECB President Lagarde: Economic recovery will be supported by growing real income.

ECB President Lagarde: Surveys show (economy) gradual recovery.

ECB President Christine Lagarde repeated the wording of the ECB statement.