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Kremlin: (Asked whether Bulgarian President Radev is a Trojan horse for Russian President Vladimir Putin) We are deeply impressed by Radev’s statement on pragmatic dialogue with Moscow.

Kremlin: Russia is not a mediator on Iran, but we are willing to assist if necessary.

Indian regulators have set the final hearing date for Apple's (AAPL.O) antitrust case as May 21, regulatory orders show. Apple has not submitted financial data and has not disputed the findings of India's antitrust investigation.

Southbound funds sold a net 3.909 billion yuan today. In terms of Southbound Connect (Shanghai), Tracker Fund and Tencent Holdings received net sales of HK$1.405 billion and HK$504 million respectively; CNOOC ranked first in net purchases, with an amount of HK$1.145 billion; in terms of Southbound Connect (Shenzhen), Tracker Fund and Southern Hang Seng Technology received net sales of HK$2.073 billion and HK$1.111 billion respectively; Tencent Holdings ranked first in net purchases, with an amount of HK$453 million.

Romanian President: We may be entering a period of political instability. Nonetheless, the ruling party has agreed on budget targets and EU funding.

According to Nikkei: Pakistan still expects an Iranian delegation to arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday, despite Iran's statement that it has no intention of sending negotiators while the United States continues to block its ports.

Sources: The Bank of Japan may not raise interest rates at its April meeting.

According to the New York Times: U.S. officials said that despite the tough public stance, the two sides (the United States and Iran) have made progress in reaching an agreement since the first round of negotiations on April 12. However, disagreements remain over the future of Iran's nuclear enrichment issues and the prospects for the Strait of Hormuz.

German Chancellor Mertz: Brazil has great potential in expanding the supply of niobium and rare earths, and Germany can provide related technologies.

Zewin, CEO of Deutsche Bank and chairman of the German Banking Association: There is no reason to increase banks’ capital requirements.

According to Politico: French conservative leader Retailleau has received support from his party and will run for president.

Deutsche Bank CEO and German Banking Association Chairman Zewin: If the Iran war continues, the German economy may experience another year of stagnation.

Zewin, CEO of Deutsche Bank and Chairman of the German Banking Association: Energy prices will remain high.

The annual rate of construction industry output in the Eurozone in February was -2%, compared with -1.90% in the previous month.

The monthly rate of construction industry output in the Eurozone was -0.2% in February, and the previous value was revised to -0.10% from -0.10%.

Pakistani security sources: Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to US President Trump and informed him that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was an obstacle to negotiations. Trump told Munir that he would consider his suggestions.

According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency: No new abnormalities were discovered at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and the Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: A tsunami was detected along the coast of Fukushima Prefecture.

LSEG data shows that the baseload electricity price in the French off-site market on Monday was 13.50 euros/MWh, a 36% decrease from the price paid last Friday.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: We agree with India on the importance of stability in the Middle East.