US Defense Secretary Austin: The attacks in Jordan were carried out by the Axis of Resistance. It is not clear how much Iran knows, but they train and fund these organizations.

Official Saudi sources: Saudi Arabia is still considering joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism.

Official Saudi source: Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to an invitation to join the BRICS grouping.

French President Macron: The latest French government measures should help protect farmers’ incomes.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: The views held by the market are not ones I object to.

French President Macron: EU agricultural regulations must change.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: We don’t predict a recession, but the current situation is uncertain.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: Red Sea conflict and wage pressure may push up prices.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: British economic activity is picking up.

French President Macron: Europe is facing an agricultural crisis.

New York Community Bank (NYCB.N) fell more than 14% to its lowest level since 2000.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called on Iran to stop providing weapons to the Houthis.

Swedish Prime Minister: It is natural to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Orban after joining NATO.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin: We will respond to Jordanian attacks in multiple layers and have the ability to respond multiple times.

Swedish Prime Minister: No date has been set for a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban in Budapest.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin: (Commenting on Hezbollah’s recent statement) Action is the key, and we will wait and see what happens in the future.

Alliance Western Bank (WAL.N) fell 10%, its biggest intraday loss since May 4, 2023.

Swedish Prime Minister: Had a good and brief conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban.

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin said he was recovering well after the surgery and apologized to the American people for not handling the matter well.