French March government budget -54.724 billion euros, previous value -50.32 billion euros.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: plans to hold a new meeting with companies next week to discuss how to deal with inflation.

French baseload electricity prices fell 6.3% the next day to €90/MWh.

HSBC: Although the European economic outlook is mixed but still stronger than expected, European stock markets are expected to be supported in the next few months.

Lee Changyong, Governor of the Bank of Korea: It is too early to say when the Bank of Korea will change its monetary policy.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Inflation in South Korea has eased but is still above the target level.

Trader: RBI may buy dollars through public sector banks.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Seram Island, Indonesia.

Morgan Stanley: The oversupply in the oil market is expected to be 500,000 barrels per day in 2024.

Bank of Korea Governor Changyong Rhee: Silicon Valley Bank could become a bigger problem if it is slow to respond.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Further tightening could lead to capital outflows and foreign exchange pressure.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: The impact of further tightening will be milder than last year.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Advanced economies should focus on structural reforms.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: High interest rates may last longer than the market expects.

The United Business Group of Thailand estimates that foreign tourists to Thailand may reach 30 million this year.

The United Business Group of Thailand maintained its GDP growth forecast for this year at 3.0-3.5%.

Belarus Ministry of Defense: Belarusian and Russian warplanes will conduct joint patrols in Belarusian airspace during the Belarusian military readiness inspection.

New Zealand extends defense commitment and support to Ukraine.

Kohler, an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia: There should be some confidence that commodity price inflation will gradually ease this year.