据华尔街日报：消息人士称，埃克森美孚石油(XOM.N)即将签署一项初步协议，以重新进入委内瑞拉。

Muyuan Foods (02714.HK) repurchased 67,800 shares on Sept 17 for a total of HK$2.5232 mln.

XTB analyst Kathleen Brooks says the Bank of England is likely to hold rates at 3.75% today but may signal a November hike. Brooks argues a move this week would be futile because inflation is being driven by global oil prices beyond the Bank's control. Governor Bailey has warned continued oil gains and drought-driven food costs could push inflation above 4% this year. Brooks said a US-Iran peace deal would be the only near-term development likely to avert UK rate increases in the coming months.