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Norwegian hydropower company Statkraft: Crisis in the Middle East may lead to higher electricity prices in Europe. Norway's hydrological balance is strained due to low snowfall.

Germany's 30-year government bond yield rose 3 basis points to 3.425% in early trade, the highest since February 19.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Advisor: The United States and Israel are surprised by Iran’s military actions and resilience.

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and Television (IRIB): A US oil tanker ran aground and sank in the northern Persian Gulf.

Iranian Army Lieutenant General Keomars Haidari: We are engaged in a fierce battle on sea, air and space with the globalist United States.

European benchmark natural gas prices rose 13%.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: France does not have the funds to subsidize fuel prices.

Morgan Stanley expects the European Central Bank to resume interest rate cuts in 2027, with two cuts of 25 basis points each in June and September.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Villeroy: The situation in the Middle East has a very negative impact on the European economy.

Rengo, Japan's largest union, said its affiliated unions are striving to achieve an average wage increase of 5.94% in 2026.

ECB Governing Council Member Villeroy: The conflict could have an upward impact on inflation and a downward impact on growth, depending on the duration of the situation.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: At present, I see no reason for the ECB to raise interest rates.

ECB Governing Council Member Villeroy: The U.S. dollar has strengthened and returned to its safe-haven status.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: There are no risks to financial stability.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: The duration of the Iran war will determine the extent of its impact on prices.

ECB Governing Council member Villeroy: We are closely monitoring energy prices and markets.

Israeli Defense Ministry: U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth told Katz last night, stay the course, we are with you.

Israeli Defense Ministry: Israeli Defense Minister Katz had a phone call with US Defense Secretary Hegseth last night.

Iran said that the United States' sinking of an Iranian naval ship in international waters near India will make it "unfortunately regretful."

Australian Prime Minister Albanese said he was mobilizing military resources to the Middle East as part of a contingency plan to evacuate Australians stranded in the region.