The former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released his opening statement a day ahead of his congressional hearing. He was fired last month by President Trump. In his statement, there is nothing that can hold the accusation that President Trump obstructed justice in any ways or stepped out of his constitutional boundaries, however, there are enough materials for the politicians and media houses to speculate upon.

His prepared opening remarks or testimony detailed out his meetings and calls with the President of the United States. It includes his first meeting at January 6 briefing, followed by January 27th dinner, February 14th Oval office meeting, March 30th phone call, and finally April 11th phone call. Comey is expected to appear before a congressional committee today in an open hearing.

Here is the link to the full statement, which was posted on the website of Senate Intelligence Committee, https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/documents/os-jcomey-060817.pdf

The reaction in the financial markets was positive to the Comey testimony. The US benchmark stock index continues to edge higher after the release while the dollar was stronger. S&P is currently trading at 2434.