Baker Hughes oil services: U.S. drilling companies cut the number of oil rigs last week, the largest drop since March, and the number of natural gas rigs also fell the most since February.

The total number of natural gas drilling rigs in the United States in the week to May 5 was 157, compared with the previous value of 161.

The total number of drilling rigs in the United States in the week to May 5 was 748, compared with the previous value of 755.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook made no comments on the economy or policy in her speech.

Spot palladium prices rose 3%.

US President Joe Biden: We will have a press conference on Friday afternoon.

US President Joe Biden: We understand the Republican position to cut taxes for the rich.

U.S. President Joe Biden: The debt ceiling crisis is a "manufactured crisis."

US President Joe Biden: Inflation has yet to be resolved, but the trend is moving in the right direction.

US President Biden: Republicans are divided on the debt issue.

US President Joe Biden: There is absolutely no connection between the debt ceiling issue and the budget.

US PRESIDENT BIDEN: We got some good news this morning about the jobs report.

British Medical Association (BMA): Junior doctors in Scotland have voted for strike action following a five-week vote among BMA Scottish members.

UN spokesperson: Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the UN will continue to conduct daily inspections of previously authorized ships.

Spot palladium rose more than 2.00% in the day and is now at $1490.06 per ounce.

Ethereum has risen by more than 5.00% within the day, and is now at $1,973 per coin.

White House: President Joe Biden launches a $4 billion plan to reduce emissions from U.S. ports and heavy vehicles.