Market news: A senior Hamas leader said that the number of hostages requested by the Palestinian side to be released has not yet been determined and the matter will be discussed during negotiations.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD fell 0.50% on the day and is now at 0.6577.

Market News: Senior Hamas leaders said military operations on both sides will cease during the three phases.

Venezuelan Energy Minister: Venezuela is ready to help solve the global energy crisis.

Market news: Senior Hamas leaders said the second phase is the release of all male and female recruits, and the third phase is the return of the bodies.

CEO of hedge fund Citadel: Government spending must be reviewed.

The euro rose 0.50% against the pound EUR/GBP during the day and is now at 0.8566.

Venezuela’s Energy Minister: The United States may be affected if sanctions are reimposed on Venezuela’s oil industry.

Spot silver fell back below $23 per ounce, down 0.82% on the day.

Market News: Senior Hamas leaders said the first phase is to release civilians, including women, children, adults and patients.

Market news: Senior Hamas leader said the Paris ceasefire proposal consists of three stages.

CEO of hedge fund Citadel: The economy is likely to achieve a soft landing and another interest rate hike is unlikely. The Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates this summer.

ECB Governing Council member Makhlouf: We must remain open-minded on the interest rate path.

Venezuelan Energy Minister: Venezuela is ready for any scenario, including the reimposition of US sanctions.

The euro rose 0.50% against the pound EUR/GBP during the day and is now at 0.8566.

GBP/USD fell by 0.50% on the day and is now at 1.2645.

ECB Governing Council Member Makhlouf: As anti-inflation has clearly begun, we are confident that we can sustainably achieve the 2% target.

French Prime Minister Attal: Nuclear energy is the pride of France and we will continue to develop nuclear reactors.