ECB Executive Board member Schnabel: The size and timing of further action will depend on the Middle East conflict, inflation and economic conditions.

U.S. UN envoy Walz said Iran’s unfrozen funds will be placed in an escrow account.

1. Responding to Refusal to Sign Housing Bill, Says Interest Rate Cuts Needed —When asked about temporarily halting his plan to sign a bill aimed at lowering housing costs and increasing housing supply, Trump stated, "I know more about real estate than anyone else. This is entirely about interest rates, and we need to cut rates." 2. Meeting with House Speaker After Refusal to Sign Housing Bill—House Speaker Johnson will meet with Trump on Thursday to discuss the legislative impasse caused by his refusal to sign the Housing Bill. 3. Says the Perpetrators of Iranian Girls' School Attack May Never Be Caught—Trump stated that the perpetrators of the February 28 attack on an Iranian girls' school that resulted in the deaths of many children may never be identified. 4. Requesting Nearly $88 Billion in Additional Funding from Congress —On Wednesday, Trump requested Congress to approve nearly $88 billion in funding to cover the costs of the war in Iran, aid farmers, and disaster relief. This request exceeded expectations. However, the plan requires at least partial bipartisan support to pass the Senate, and currently faces significant resistance. 5. Proposed Earthquake Relief for Venezuela —Trump: The two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela have caused devastating casualties. The United States is ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all departments of government to prepare for swift action. Initial reports indicate the situation is not optimistic. 6. Relays Iran's Statement on Not Charging Tolls in the Strait—Trump stated that Iran has informed the United States that it has not sought or charged any tolls, insurance premiums, or any other form of payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 7. Reiterates U.S. Participation in Iranian Nuclear Inspections—Trump said that U.S. personnel will participate in the IAEA's inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities. However, he is not in a hurry to send inspectors to Iran immediately. 8. Claims Iran Agreed to All His Demands —After a closed-door lunch with Senate Republicans, Trump gave a brief speech to the media. Speaking about Iran, he said, "Iran agreed to all my demands, and they must do so." 9. Seeking Funding for Removal of Iranian Nuclear Material – Trump is seeking $672 million in funding for the removal of Iranian nuclear material. 10. Rejecting Any Shipping-Related Costs in the US-Iran Deal – Trump stated that any form of cost related to shipping or maritime activities included in the final US-Iran agreement would be “unacceptable” to him. 11. Assessing Potential British Prime Minister Burnham – When asked about his knowledge of potential British Prime Minister Burnham, Trump expressed dismissive attitude, saying he was not familiar with him and had only heard that he was “extremely liberal.”