英国央行货币政策委员曼恩：当前政策立场并不够紧缩。

Press TV reported Iran’s embassy in Baghdad urged immediate action to restore Iraqi airport services for Iranian carriers, saying US sanctions have blocked ground handling and are straining bilateral ties. Iraqi ground handlers halted services fearing secondary US sanctions after Washington imposed a new round of sanctions on Iranian airlines, leading to suspension of flights to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. Reuters reported Baghdad has sought exemptions from the US Treasury and offered passenger screening and data-sharing safeguards; the US has so far issued only a one-month limited waiver.

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson said future Fed rate changes should be guided by incoming data.