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Presidency of the Council of the European Union: The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have just reached a provisional agreement on two regulations implementing the EU tariff reductions set out in the EU-US Joint Statement.

According to TASS: The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Russia is willing to assist the United States and Iran in negotiations.

NI225 fell below 60,000 points for the first time since May 1, with an intraday decrease of 0.92%.

NI225 opened down 122.45 points, or 0.20%, on Wednesday, May 20, to 60428.14 points.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A magnitude 5 earthquake occurred in southern Iran.

U.S. President Trump: (On the Iran war) I hope we can resolve it in a good way.

US President Trump: (About Iran) They will not have nuclear weapons.

U.S. President Trump: (Regarding Iran) We will end the war quickly.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: James Roscoe, deputy chief of mission at the British Embassy in Washington, has resigned.

Federal Reserve Paulson: The current stable state of the job market is unusual.

Fed's Paulson: The current labor market feels like it's at full employment.

Federal Reserve Paulson: The current risks to inflation and the economic outlook are extremely high.

Fed's Paulson: Didn't see the need to change policy language at last meeting.

Fed's Paulson: If economic growth exceeds potential levels or other inflation risks arise, a moderate interest rate hike may be considered.

Fed's Paulson: Keeping interest rates stable allows us to evaluate the economy.

Fed's Paulson: Current policy interest rates are appropriate and will continue to exert downward pressure on inflation.

Fed's Paulson: Some households are struggling with rising prices, but overall, people are still showing resilience.

The governor of Russia's Stavropol Krai said that industrial areas in the region are being attacked by drones.

Sources said Stellantis (STLA.N) and Dongfeng Motor plan to form a European joint venture, in which Stellantis will hold a 51% stake. Stellantis plans to produce Lantu electric vehicles for Dongfeng at its French plant.

U.S. President Trump: Strongly urges Congress to include the Railroad Safety Act, which I strongly support in 2023, into the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act. I ask all Republicans to vote in favor of this bill when it is introduced as an amendment in the Transportation Committee this week.