U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of May 23, the net long position of natural gas futures in the NYMEX and ICE markets increased by 19,721 lots to 25,364 lots.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of May 23, the speculative net short position of COMEX copper futures decreased by 6,183 lots to 16,438 lots.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of May 23, the speculative net long position of COMEX silver futures decreased by 266 lots to 13,177 lots.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of May 23, the speculative net long position of COMEX gold futures decreased by 14,400 hands to 117,390 hands.

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC): As of the week of May 23, the speculative net long position of WTI crude oil futures increased by 4,014 lots to 138,495 lots.

Sudanese military sources said that the Sudanese military intercepted smuggled weapons from foreign countries in the Red Sea state.

The Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.89% in night trading, at 18528 points, 219 points below water.

On May 26 local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the Standing Committee of the Federal Security Council via video. The theme of the meeting was to discuss additional social security measures for personnel participating in special military operations and their families.

Market news: UBS (UBS.N) is shutting down a U.S. mortgage trading unit, keeping its financing business.

U.S. Republican debt ceiling negotiator Graves: The White House expressed strong concerns about Medicaid in debt ceiling negotiations.

According to CNBC: JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) this week laid off about 500 people in technology and operations positions.

Intercontinental Exchange ICE: As of the week of May 23, the speculative net short position in gasoline futures decreased by 9,372 lots to 11,280 lots.

Intercontinental Exchange ICE: As of the week of May 23, the speculative net long position of Brent crude oil futures increased by 30,153 to 136,875 lots.

US Republican debt ceiling negotiator Graves: Republicans will never give up on job requirements.

US Republican debt ceiling negotiator Graves: Job requirements are the main point of contention in the debt ceiling negotiations.

According to Punchbowl: US Republican debt ceiling negotiator Graves slams Democrats for not accepting more job demands.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva: Loss of confidence in US Treasury market will mean turbulence for the world economy.

IMF Managing Director Georgieva: U.S. debt is sustainable, but not optimal; taxes can be raised.

IMF: The Fed needs to raise interest rates more than expected to ease inflationary pressures.