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European Central Bank Vice President Guindos said on Sunday that he will not return to Spanish politics after his term ends in May. He stated, "I have been in politics for six and a half years, and I will not return to politics, nor will I switch to banking."

Boeing: EgyptAir receives its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

A South Korean satellite was launched into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

On May 3, local time, Mojitaba Zarei, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, revealed new details of the Islamabad talks on social media. Zarei stated that the Islamabad negotiations were based on the permission of Iran's Supreme Leader. In addition to obtaining permission, the content of the negotiations must also be conducted within the framework of the Supreme Leader's approval: when the US side wanted to discuss nuclear technology issues, they were informed that the Supreme Leader had prohibited the delegation from discussing technical details on this issue; from now on, decisions in this regard will be made entirely by the Supreme Leader. Furthermore, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was prohibited from joining the negotiating team.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukrainian troops struck two Shadow Fleet oil tankers in the waters leading to the port of Novorossiysk, Russia.

The local governor said the fires sparked by the Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian port of Primorsk have been extinguished.

On May 3, local time, information from the maritime news agency "Tanker Tracker" indicated that a very large crude carrier (VLCC) belonging to the National Iranian Tanker Company, carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude oil (worth nearly $220 million), successfully evaded tracking by the U.S. Navy. The vessel is currently transiting the Lombok Strait in Indonesia, en route to the Riau Islands.

Detroit automakers have warned that economic losses due to rising commodity prices this year could reach $5 billion as tensions rise due to the war in the Middle East.

May 3 - According to statistics from the Hengqin Border Inspection Station of the Zhuhai Border Inspection General Station, on May 2, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Hengqin Port reached approximately 148,000, an increase of 15.1% year-on-year, setting a new record for the port's single-day inbound and outbound passenger flow.

According to Al Jazeera: TankerTrackers reports that an Iranian supertanker carrying $220 million worth of oil has successfully evaded a U.S. blockade.

May 3rd - According to Lighthouse Pro, as of 9:15 AM on May 3rd, the total box office of new films released during the 2026 May Day holiday (including previews and pre-sales) has exceeded 400 million yuan. The top five films at the box office are "The Vanished Man," "Cold War 1994," "The Devil Wears Prada 2," "10 Rooms," and "Letters to Grandma."

Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Basim Mohammed stated on Saturday that Iraq could restore its oil production and exports to normal levels within seven days once the Strait of Hormuz crisis ends. He indicated that current production is 1.5 million barrels per day, with approximately 200,000 barrels per day exported via Ceyhan; additionally, two oil tankers are on standby, and two more are expected to join, depending on the security situation in the strait.

Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting concludes.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Despite the heated discussion surrounding the construction of artificial intelligence centers, consumer demand remains the true driver of the economy.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: The differing opinions at last week's meeting highlight the complexity of forward guidance.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: pleased with Warsh's inclusion.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Powell's decision to remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was his personal choice.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: The long-term outlook for inflation in the services sector is not optimistic, and this is not due to oil factors.

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Last week's inflation data was "bad news".

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: GDP growth was unexpectedly strong, and consumer spending is also progressing steadily.