As private assets become harder to sell and investor redemption requests surge, the SEC on Monday issued a statement urging firms to strengthen valuation work. The statement proposed no new rules but signals heightened scrutiny of how firms determine fair value for private holdings and disclose related risks. The SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant and Division of Investment Management said the core message is that robust policies and procedures, together with timely, material disclosures, help

Bank of England deputy governor Ramsden said he would be prepared to support a rate rise if upward inflationary pressures continue. His remarks echo concerns by other deputy governors that rising energy costs could trigger a wage‑price spiral. The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6‑3 this month to hold Bank Rate at 3.75% but warned inflation could peak around 4%—well above previous forecasts and at a level warranting action. Markets price roughly a 25bp hike at the November meeting. Ramsden said he remains focused on energy-cost pressure from the Iran war, will watch for second-round effects in domestic food prices, and will monitor the upcoming survey of firms’ planned pay adjustments.

特朗普表示，美国将在与伊朗的军事和经济战中获胜，伊朗通胀率已达318%，并预计战争将“很快”结束、油价将下跌。