ANZ Bank: This week has been a relatively flat week in terms of data and events. The New Zealand dollar could see further gains if the U.S. bond market believes the Fed is done with its rate hike cycle, and if that expectation continues to weigh on the greenback.

Ukrainian troops plan to seize the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in a counteroffensive in the Zaporozhye region, local officials said. Ukraine aims to create a bridgehead on the left bank, with U.S. and British officials laying out strategies and tactics for the planned offensive.

Ukrainian media reported an explosion in Odessa and air raid sirens were issued in Kiev and other areas.

On May 7, local time, the Sudanese Doctors Union issued a statement stating that since the outbreak of the armed conflict in Sudan, 481 civilians have been killed and another 2,564 civilians have been injured.

Iraqi state oil marketing organization SOMO: Iraq set the official selling price of Basrah Intermediate crude oil sold in South and North American markets in June at a discount of US$1/barrel to the average price of Argus sour crude oil.

SOMO, the Iraqi state oil marketing organization: Iraq set the official selling price of Basrah Intermediate crude oil sold to Europe in June at a discount of US$4.60/barrel to the average price of Brent crude oil.

Iraqi state oil marketing organization SOMO: Iraq set the official selling price of Basrah intermediate crude oil for Asia in June at a discount of 15 cents to the average price of Oman/Dubai.

[27 missing persons confirmed dead in Peru gold mine fire] According to a number of local media reports, on May 7 local time, Peruvian prosecutor Giovanni Matos revealed to the media that the gold mine in the south of the country The 27 people who lost contact in the mine fire have all been confirmed dead, and rescuers are currently cleaning up the scene in the mine area.

Slovak President Caputova: will appoint central bank deputy governor Odor as new prime minister.

Egyptian Minister: So far this season, Egypt has purchased 1.2 million tons of local wheat, with a strategic wheat reserve of 4.1 months.

Arab League Secretary General: Syrian President Assad can attend Arab League summit if he wants.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: There is no better option than Congress to raise the debt limit.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: I have confidence in the overall strength of the banking system.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: President Biden is willing to negotiate alone on spending priorities.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: Debt ceiling negotiations should not be conducted in a way that "threats the American people."

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: If Congress does not act, the United States may see financial market chaos.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen reiterated that the U.S. could default as early as June 1.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: (If the debt ceiling cannot be extended) This will be the first time in American history that we cannot pay our debts as they come due.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: We need to raise the debt ceiling to avoid economic disaster.

Saudi Arabia: The budget deficit in the first quarter was 291 million riyals; oil revenue was 179 billion riyals in the first quarter, and non-oil revenue was 102 billion riyals.