The seasonally adjusted annual rate of core retail sales in the UK in April was -2.6%, expected -2.80%, and the previous value -3.20%.

Citigroup strategist: will reduce holdings of EU stocks.

Citigroup Strategist: Upgrade U.S. stocks to Neutral from Underweight.

The daily increase of the main iron ore contract expanded to 2.00%, and it is now reported at 697.50 yuan/ton.

Market news: Ukraine shot down 10 Russian missiles and 25 drones overnight.

Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council: If Western countries provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons, Russia will need to launch a pre-emptive strike.

Goldman Sachs: Raised Microsoft (MSFT.O) target price to $350 from $335.

The annual rate of industrial output in Singapore in April was -6.9%, which was expected to be -4.40%, and the previous value was -4.20%.

JPMorgan Chase: Raised the target price of Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) from $60 to $70.

Against the Malaysian ringgit USD/MYR rose 0.3% to 4.6360, the highest level since Nov. 11, 2022.

Market news: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen will meet with IMF President Georgieva on Friday, and they will discuss Article 4.

Ford Motor Co (FN) said it has reached a deal that will give its electric vehicle customers access to more than 12,000 Tesla fast charging stations in the U.S. and Canada starting early next year. The deal doubles the number of fast-charging stations available to Ford EV owners.

Market news: US President Biden approved the declaration that Guam entered a state of disaster.

Market news: Hyundai Motor and LG Energy will set up a battery joint venture in the United States.

Market news: Hyundai Motor and LG Energy will invest 5.7 trillion won to build a battery factory in the United States.