US dollar:
1. Goldman Sachs significantly lowered the US GDP growth rate in the first quarter to -0.8%.
2. Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon: The US dollar is unlikely to lose its reserve currency status.
3. The US Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index in April was 86, the lowest since May 2020.
Euro:
1. ECB survey: Eurozone inflation expectations rose before US tariffs.
2. France's GDP in the first quarter grew slightly by 0.1% from the previous three months, and the annual rate increased by 0.8%. The initial monthly CPI rate in April was 0.5%, and the annual rate was 0.8%, higher than expected.
3. ECB Executive Board member Cipollone: Tariffs may have a disinflationary effect on the eurozone. The role of the US dollar in trade and financial flows may weaken, and there may be a situation in the future where multiple currencies compete for reserve status.
Others:
1. Bank of Thailand: Thailand's economy slowed down in March compared with February.
2. Australia's core inflation slowed in the first quarter, providing a reason for a rate cut next month.
3. Central Bank of the Philippines: Will continue to adjust monetary policy stance in a prudent manner to achieve the goal of price stability.
4. Sri Lankan Finance Minister: Will continue to increase foreign exchange reserves in accordance with the goals of the International Monetary Fund. It is expected that by 2026, Sri Lanka's foreign exchange reserves will reach or exceed US$7 billion.
