According to TASS: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order stating that the government will extend mineral fertilizer export quotas until May 31, 2024 to help support supply in the domestic market. The total export quota is approximately 17 million tons.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: No reason to lower France’s economic growth forecast.

Goldman Sachs: Increased Türkiye’s terminal interest rate forecast to 42.50%.

CEO of Globant affiliate Genexus: (Many) Latin American software companies should seize the boom of artificial intelligence apps. The Latin American software industry should focus on developing AI APPs rather than developing large language models. Many North American companies are already in a leading position.

According to the Associated Press: The FBI has concluded its investigation into the Rainbow Bridge crash in Niagara Falls.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine today imposed two new sets of sanctions on more than 300 Russian entities and 150 individuals directly involved in or assisting the conflict. Everyone on the list is directly responsible for the ongoing terrorist activities. Ukraine’s sanctions complement the international sanctions regime. We are working to ensure that sanctions imposed by our partners are extended to countries already sanctioned by Ukraine. We will continue to study this issue and will take additional steps.

Head of Spanish securities regulator: More imagination is needed in IPOs.

Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas: We call for an escalation of confrontation with Israel on all resistance fronts.

Peruvian Central Bank Governor: Concerns about strong El Niño weather phenomena may delay investment in the country.

Enagás CEO: The company expects to receive "significant funding" from EU facilities.

Barclays (BCS.N) is working on a cost-savings plan worth 1 billion pounds that could involve cutting up to 2,000 jobs, sources said. Barclays (BCS.N) declined to comment on cost-saving plans and possible job cuts.

Enagás: Spain has a huge opportunity to lead the European hydrogen market.

Spot palladium fell 2.00% on the day and is now at $1,041.61 per ounce.

Market News: Petrobras will not lower gasoline prices now.

Spanish Economy Minister Calvino: Spain is "firmly committed" to fiscal discipline.

Niagara Falls Mayor: The bridge (affected by the explosion) is expected to reopen within a day or two.

Lun Zinc rose more than 2.00% during the day and is now trading at US$2,545.00 per ton.

Bitcoin fell back below $37,000 per coin, down 1.66% on the day.