Spot palladium rose to $1,300/oz, up 2.39% on the day.

宝马首席财务官：全年汽车业务利润率预期为1%至3%，其中包括劳动力重组带来的1.25个百分点负担。

The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% as expected; the vote was 6-3 with three members preferring a 25bp hike. Governor Bailey said the pre-existing disinflation trend that existed before the Middle East conflict remains in place, adding: "This offers some initial evidence that inflation inertia may be weaker than previously expected." GBP/USD 1.3381, below 1.3392 before the decision.