Market news: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen met with the German Finance Minister at 10:15 am Japan time.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: Italy should ratify the European Stability Mechanism as soon as possible.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: It is still possible for the OECD to reach an agreement on the digital service tax.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: Fiscal policy should not weaken monetary policy.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: Inflation rises quickly and falls slowly.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: The common interest will dominate the US debt ceiling issue.

European Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: We will discuss how to make the supply chain more secure.

Market news: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken discussed the Iran and Syria crisis with the Kuwaiti foreign minister.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: Decoupling is a dangerous risk for the global economy.

Market news: U.S. Secretary of State Blinken met with the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister.

EU Economic Commissioner Gentiloni: We cannot rely too much on external forces.

Fitch: The economic environment for Asia-Pacific banks remains favorable.

U.S. Geological Survey: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck 4 kilometers east of Prattville, Alabama.

The main iron ore contract fell by 2.00% within the day, and is now reported at 696.50 yuan / ton.

According to CNN: US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman will leave office.

Pemex reports fire hazard at work activities at Deer Park refinery in Texas.

According to a Reuters survey: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond is expected to reach 3.49% by the end of May (currently 3.38%); the yield on the U.S. 2-year Treasury bond is expected to reach 4.05% by the end of May (currently 3.86%).