The monthly rate of durable goods orders excluding transportation in the United States was 0.3% in March, expected to be -0.20%, and the previous value was -0.10%.

The monthly rate of U.S. non-defense capital durable goods orders excluding aircraft in March was -0.4%, expected -0.10%, and the previous value was -0.10%.

Brent crude oil fell more than 1.00% in the day and is now at $79.77 per barrel.

The monthly rate of durable goods orders excluding defense in the United States was 3.5% in March, compared with -0.5% in the previous value.

US Republican Senator Smith: I am sure the Republican Party will have enough votes to push the debt bill.

The German government expects GDP growth of 0.4% in 2023 (previously 0.2%) and 1.6% in 2024 (previously 1.8%); expects inflation to be 5.9% in 2023 (previously 6.0%) and 2.7% in 2024 (previously 2.8%).

ECB Governing Council Herodotou: We are in tightening territory.

European Central Bank Governing Council Herodotou: We are starting to see the first signs of the impact of interest rate hikes on the economy.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Wage growth will accelerate

European Central Bank Vice President Guindos: In 2023, profit margins will not continue to grow at the rate of 2022.

ECB Governing Council Herodotou: Bank turmoil could tighten financial conditions.

European Central Bank Governing Council Herodotou: Trade fragmentation is another area that needs attention.

The FAA established an independent aviation safety review team.

European Central Bank Governing Council Herodotou: Wage growth is a challenge that must be watched.

Czech Prime Minister: The Czech government approves the defense cooperation agreement with the United States.

European Central Bank Vice President Guindos: We must pay attention to financing conditions.

ECB Vice President Guindos: Core inflation is more sticky.