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.

Swiss bank stocks closed higher in the European session, Credit Suisse closed up 5%, and UBS closed up 4%.

U.S. Treasuries continued to fall, with the 2-year yield rising 15 basis points to 3.94%.