Fitch: Middle Eastern countries are accelerating deployment of renewable energy while continuing to reduce carbon emissions.

Fannie Mae: The US 30-year fixed mortgage rate was at 6.35%, down slightly from 6.39% last week.

Spot palladium fell 3% on the day and is now at $1,554.53 an ounce.

Mexican President Lopez: We have decided to send more National Guard troops to the southern border of the United States, but this has not been discussed with US President Biden.

Fitch: Credit Remains Resilient in US States Despite Decline in April Income Tax Collection.

French President Macron: French government subsidies for electric vehicle batteries and electric vehicles will be limited to products produced in Europe.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Will use artificial intelligence to help predict supply chain vulnerabilities.

French President Macron: The new tax credit policy is expected to generate a return on investment of 20 billion euros in the future.

French President Macron: The government will provide new tax credits for business investment in green technology.

Fed Governor Waller: When the Fed can solve the problem through the "back door", it is time for us to be criticized at the political level.

Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England: We have not yet seen conclusive evidence that allows us to be sure that interest rates can remain unchanged.

Bank of England Governor Bailey: I hope we are close to the end of the rate hike cycle.

Federal Reserve Governor Waller: The transition to green technology may temporarily push up prices, but it will not lead to sustained price increases.

Fed Governor Waller: When it comes to financial stability, I worry about things like bank runs, not climate change.

IMF spokesperson: A mission will be sent later in May to conduct the first assessment of Ukraine, evaluating its $15.5 billion funding plan.

IMF Spokesperson: We welcome decisive action by the United States to curb recent bank failures as we assess regional banking conditions and credit crunch in our Article IV review.

IMF spokesman: U.S. default could lead to higher borrowing costs.

IMF spokesperson: We strongly encourage all parties in the United States to reach a consensus to urgently resolve the debt ceiling impasse.