The UK construction PMI in March was 50.2, expected to be 50, and the previous value was 49.7.

Ukrainian intelligence sources said the operation destroyed at least six (Russian) fighter jets and damaged eight others.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The United States will also monitor indicators of potential famine (in Gaza) to determine whether there is a reversal.

FAO: The forecast for world cereal consumption in 2023/24 is 2.828 billion tons, up 4.6 million tons from the previous month and 36.4 million tons (1.3%) higher than the level in 2022/23.

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said on April 5 that 36 regions of Russia have entered the active period of spring floods, with more than 1,970 houses, more than 10,186 residential plots, 190 bridges and 120 sections of highways flooded.

Hon Hai expects second-quarter sales to grow year-on-year.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Pay attention to the foreign exchange market with a sense of urgency.

Gazprom: Will continue to supply natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with volumes reaching 42.4 million cubic meters on Friday.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Excessive foreign exchange fluctuations and disorderly foreign exchange dynamics may have adverse effects on economic and financial stability.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: I hope that the foreign exchange trend will be stable and reflect the fundamentals. (Excessive) fluctuations are not favorable.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: If foreign exchange fluctuations are excessive, appropriate action will be taken.

Ukrainian military spokesman: The situation in the suburbs of Siv Yar is very difficult and fighting is still going on.

A Ukrainian military spokesman denied that Russian troops were stationed on the outskirts of the eastern town of Chasiv Yar.

Spot silver rose by $0.1 in the short term and is now trading at $26.70 an ounce.

Bitcoin fell below $67,000 per coin, down 1.45% on the day.

Israel will also increase supplies from Jordan through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the statement said.

The Russian Investigative Committee said the Moscow concert hall shooting may be related to Ukrainian military operations. (TASS)

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India: Real GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025 remains at 7%.