歐洲央行行長拉加德：數字歐元的立法程序應在2026年底前完成。

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission praised South Korea for declining to participate in military operations in the Strait of Hormuz despite what he described as significant pressure, calling the decision “wise” and supportive of regional stability. In a phone call with the chair of South Korea’s National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, the Iranian official also welcomed the suspension of a proposed parliamentary resolution condemning Iran, saying it reflected political maturity and understanding of developments inside the country.

- Futures linked to the S&P 500 edged higher early Thursday after the index touched new highs, buoyed by hopes that the U.S. and Iran were closing in on an agreement to end the war. - Stocks moved higher and oil prices cooled after Axios reported, citing sources, that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war. - An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that Iran was evaluating a U.S. proposal for a resolution. - New unemployment benefit filings totaled a seasonally adjusted 200,000 for the week ended May 2, up 10,000 from the prior week’s revised level but below the 206,000 consensus estimate from Dow Jones - McDonald’s — The fast-food chain posted a beat on both the top and bottom line, sending shares nearly 3.2% higher. Adjusted earnings came in at $2.83 per share - U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April, up 38% from March but down 21% from a year earlier, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. - Japan stocks rose more than 5% on Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 hitting 62,000 for the first time as Asia-Pacific markets rallied despite renewed tensions in the Middle East.