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US President Trump: The trade deficit fell by 78% due to tariffs.

Fed Hammaker: U.S. government debt is on an unsustainable path and must be addressed.

Fed Hammaker: I don’t think interest rates will have much of a dampening effect on the economy.

U.S. President Trump: Coal power generation will grow by about 25% to 30% this year.

Fed Hammaker: The Fed is right to stay on hold for now and there is no need to fine-tune interest rate policy.

Fed Hammaker: Local sources say growth is picking up.

Fed Hammaker: The current Fed interest rate is roughly at a neutral level.

President Trump: Our stock market just hit the highest price in history.

Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez: Hopes that relations with the United States will progress without obstacles.

Fed Governor Milan: The direction later this year will depend on the choices made by the president and the Senate.

Fed Governor Milan: Relaxing regulation will expand output.

Fed Governor Milan: If you blame supply chain failures for higher inflation, then it makes sense to push for more supply to lower inflation.

Fed Governor Milan: Fed staff's model does not account for productivity gains.

Fed Governor Milan: I think if you increase supply, inflation will fall.

Fed Hammaker: The labor market is generally stable, and the latest data also supports this view.

Fed Hammaker: Unemployment rate appears to be stabilizing.

Fed's Harmack: Inflation remains 'too high'.

According to Politico, White House officials quoted: The White House expects Republicans to defect in the vote on the Canadian tariff bill.

ANZ: Requesting a trading halt in ANZ securities under the NZX Listing Rules.

Senior U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official: Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. is not involved in the FDA's vaccine policy. Kennedy Jr. is not involved in any part of Moderna's products.