UN Humanitarian Affairs: We have had to reduce our presence in areas of Sudan affected by heavy fighting.

South African International Relations Spokesperson: Two buses are evacuating South African citizens from Sudan and have now arrived at the Egyptian border.

EU countries ratified the EU agreement that will increase the carbon market linear reduction factor to 4.3% from 2024-2027 and 4.4% from 2028-2030.

EU countries ratified the EU agreement to include shipping in the carbon market, covering 40% of shipping emissions from 2024 and 100% from 2026.

EU countries ratify EU reached agreement to phase out free CO2 allowances for industry from 2026 to 2034.

EU countries ratify EU agreement to launch a second carbon market in 2027 for emissions from fuels used in buildings and transport.

Spot palladium fell 2.00% on the day and is now at $1509.66 an ounce.

British Foreign Secretary Cleverley: We have assisted in the evacuation of some British citizens.

British Foreign Secretary Cleverley: I have spoken directly or indirectly with leaders of different factions in Sudan.

Bank of England: Central banks are ready to readjust the provision of dollar liquidity according to market conditions.

Bank of England: The decision is based on factors such as improving US dollar funding conditions and recent low demand for US dollar liquidity provision operations.

London Metal Exchange (LME): Aluminum inventories were flat, copper inventories increased by 6,900 tons, nickel inventories decreased by 168 tons, lead inventories decreased by 100 tons, tin inventories remained flat, and zinc inventories decreased by 150 tons.

UBS CEO Ermotti: We have no real problem with Swiss market share.

UBS CFO: Stock buybacks are expected to resume as soon as possible.

UBS CFO: We have not drawn on any loans from the SNB and do not expect to use them.

Sorokin, Deputy Minister of Energy of Russia: We are formulating a new energy strategy and hope to share some results with you in the next few months.