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Market news: British Prime Minister Starmer arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and will hold talks on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

European Commission Trade Commissioner Dombrovskis: The European economy faces the risk of stagflation, and developments in the Middle East are putting pressure on public finances.

Bank of England: Lenders expect mortgage demand to increase in the second quarter.

French Prime Minister Le Corny: We are uncompromising on the truth, the protection of civilians and the pursuit of peace.

French Prime Minister Le Corny: France will not sell weapons to Israel.

According to Germany's "Der Spiegel": Germany's Economy Minister has begun to review Kleisch Group's proposed acquisition of BP's refining assets in Germany.

Spanish Economy Minister: The Middle East crisis response plan includes temporary support measures for households and businesses for three months. We are ready to adapt and extend these measures if the situation requires it, using the tools available within the EU framework.

Spanish Economy Minister: We have seen a fall in crude oil prices, but the key is to maintain this trend and reduce the burden on households and businesses. If the situation improves, we will withdraw the measures; if not, we will continue to provide support. We are prepared and have room to respond.

HSI closed down 140.62 points, or 0.54%, at 25752.4 points on April 9 (Thursday); Hong Kong's Hang Seng Technology Index closed down 101.58 points, or 2.06%, at 4821.67 points on April 9 (Thursday). ;The state-owned enterprise index closed down 65.48 points, or 0.75%, at 8611.83 points on April 9 (Thursday);The red chip index closed up 0.88 points, or 0.02%, at 4256.2 points on April 9 (Thursday).

At the close of Hong Kong stocks, the Hang Seng Index closed down 0.54%, the Stock Exchange Index closed down 2.06%, and many stocks in the application software sector closed down. Kingdee International (00268.HK) closed down 7.14%, and Tuya Smart (02391.HK) closed down 6.20%.

China Passenger Car Association: Tesla sold 56,107 vehicles in China in March.

Passenger Car Association: Tesla exported 29,563 Chinese-made vehicles in March.

Swiss National Bank President Schlegel will speak in ten minutes.

The AI ​​application sector of Hong Kong stocks continued to weaken in the afternoon. Kingdee International (00268.HK) fell more than 7%, Kingsoft (03888.HK) fell more than 4%, and Fubo Group (03738.HK), Tuya Smart (02391.HK) followed suit.

German two-year government bond yields moved higher, last rising 5.5 basis points to 2.5484%.

German two-year bond yields moved higher, rising 5.5 basis points to 2.5484%.

According to the Financial Times: The OECD urges governments to quickly scrap costly fuel tax breaks.

Council of Europe Secretary-General: Europe can only become strong if it dares to think differently about its security.

Italian Prime Minister Meloni: Calls on the United States and the European Union to work together to strengthen NATO.

Spanish Foreign Minister: Israel blatantly violated the ceasefire yesterday and seriously violated international law by launching hundreds of air strikes on Lebanon.