European Commission: raises euro zone inflation forecast to 2.8% from 2.5% in 2024.

European Commission: raises euro zone inflation forecast to 5.8% from 5.6% in 2023.

Malaysia Intelligent Transportation Systems Association ITS: palm oil exports are expected to be 557,090 tons from May 1 to 15, and palm oil exports from May 1 to 15 will increase by 4%.

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade issued a document setting the reference price of palm oil from May 16 to 31 at US$893.23/ton.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: Denis Pushilin, acting leader of Donetsk, said that the latest equipment delivered by the West to Ukraine, including armored personnel carriers, was found in the direction of Avdeyevka and Artemovsk in the Donbass .

The Kenyan shilling weakened to a record 137.02 against the dollar.

According to the Russian Satellite Network: Denis Pushilin, the acting leader of Donetsk, said that the Ukrainian army is active on the entire front line, but this is not a counterattack, but an operational reconnaissance. He stressed that the overall situation was under control.

Mizuho Bank CEO: There are huge opportunities in the U.S. debt capital market.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Will decide whether to dissolve the Diet to seek public authorization depending on various future situations.

Chairman of the Turkish High Election Commission: Turkish President Erdogan won 49.4% of the vote in the presidential election, Kilicdarolu got 44.96% of the vote, Ogan got 5.2% of the vote, ballot data input is still continuing.

Rheinmetall: The German government has ordered more than 50 Puma armored infantry fighting vehicles (aka PUMA).

The Istanbul Stock Exchange Bank Index opened down 9.5 percent.

Gazprom: Continued to transport gas to Europe via Ukraine with 40.3 million cubic meters on Monday.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: In talks with Elon Musk about investment.

Thailand is the leader of Pheu Thai: We clearly oppose the abolition of the "lese-majeste law", but this issue can be discussed in parliament.

Pheu Thai leader: 309 seats enough for a stable government, but nomination of prime minister depends on legal requirements.

Market news: Britain will provide Ukraine with more anti-aircraft missiles and air systems.

Thailand is the leader of the Pheu Thai Party: The Kadima Party has won the most public opinion, and we respect the votes of the people.