European Central Bank executive member Schnabel: So far, core inflation continues to rise.

US Secretary of State Blinken: We are deeply concerned about the Wagner Group in Sudan.

North Sea nations discussed using more drones to guard key sites, documents show.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The vast majority of U.S. citizens in Sudan have dual citizenship. For those who are trying to leave Sudan, we will do our best to help them.

US Secretary of State Blinken: Dozens of Americans have expressed their willingness to leave Sudan.

First Republic Bank rose more than 10%.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Japan used military aircraft to evacuate 45 Japanese citizens and their families from Sudan.

According to the Japanese broadcasting association NHK: The Japanese Prime Minister said that Japan is evacuating its nationals in Sudan.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The U.S. is exploring options to reopen its embassy in Sudan as soon as possible.

US Secretary of State Blinken: The United States has been in close communication with American citizens in Sudan to provide assistance and assist them to leave.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov told the UN Security Council that just like during the Cold War, we have reached a dangerous, possibly even more dangerous threshold.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Raw Material Price Index was 19.5, the previous value was 20.3.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Shipment Index was -2.8, the previous value was -10.5.

In April, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Employment Index was 8, the previous value was 10.4.

The Swiss franc rose above a September high against the yen, its highest level since 1980.

UN Secretary-General Guterres: The conflict in Sudan has the potential to spark a "catastrophic fire" at home and engulf the entire region and even its outreach; keep in constant contact with the warring parties, call for de-escalation and return to the negotiating table; the UN will not leave Sudan, and has authorized the temporary transfer of some United Nations staff and their families inside and outside Sudan.

French President Macron: In the 300 GW offshore wind power plan, France has committed to provide 40 GW.

According to a Reuters survey: 23 economists surveyed believe that the Russian central bank will keep the key interest rate unchanged at 7.5% on Friday.