15:22:36
According to Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will deliver a speech to the U.S. Congress in April.
15:16:05
Eurogroup Chairman Donoghue: For now, national governments will continue to fund defense. Defense spending is an important priority for countries.
15:14:24
According to the Times of Israel: Hamas leader Haniyeh ends ceasefire and hostage deal talks in Cairo.
15:11:45
Eurogroup Chairman Donoghue: Economic growth is expected to continue to slow down.
15:11:01
Market news: The Swedish Financial Services Authority increased capital requirements for the three largest banks in the fourth quarter.
15:02:47
UK Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem): Energy prices will reach their lowest levels since the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022.
15:01:44
UK Office for Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem): From April 1 to June 30, 2024, the price cap will fall by 12.3% compared to the previous quarter.
15:01:01
Indian Trade Minister: We will strongly oppose the EU carbon tax within WTO rules and will resolve this issue bilaterally.
15:00:53
At the midday close, most of the main domestic futures contracts rose. Lithium carbonate and Shanghai Nickel rose by more than 4%, eggs and alumina rose by more than 2%, stainless steel (SS) and No. 20 rubber (NR) rose by nearly 2%; in terms of decline, fiberboard fell by more than 2%, Dou Yi, Dou 2, Sugar and styrene fell more than 1%.
15:00:22
According to Punchbowl: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Ukraine.
15:00:03
Germany’s fourth quarter unseasonally adjusted GDP annual rate final value was -0.4%, expected -0.40%, and the previous value -0.40%.
14:58:07
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban: We will sign a serious defense agreement with Sweden.
14:57:51
Indian Trade Minister: India is no longer in a hurry to sign a free trade agreement unless there is a fair, balanced and just trade agreement.
14:52:44
Gazprom: Natural gas shipments to Europe continue via Ukraine, with 42.4 million cubic meters shipped on Friday.
14:50:54
The main contract of lithium carbonate rose by more than 4.00% during the day and is now quoted at 101,550 yuan/ton.
14:40:55
Standard Chartered Group CEO: “Not satisfied at all” with stock price. Some positions will "disappear" due to cost cutting.
14:29:07
Spanish Economy Minister: The EU needs to promote the development of the defense industry.
14:25:43
According to Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting Brazil in early May.
14:24:39
Spot gold fell back below $2020 per ounce, down 0.23% on the day.
14:20:47
Spanish Economy Minister: Europe needs mutual funds to enhance competitiveness.