美国财政部：美国对17艘运输伊朗原油、石油产品和石化产品的船只实施制裁。

Bank of England Governor Bailey said monetary policy must remain resolutely committed to returning inf to target.

France's finance minister Lescure said demand for French government bonds remains intact and his biweekly auctions have posed no problems; investors are willing to buy but seek higher prices (lower yields). The finance ministry said it will not change its issuance strategy and will continue to use available flexibility at auctions. Lescure said he is optimistic the budget bill will pass and that the government must narrow the budget gap, calling the public finance deficit worrying and requiring immediate action.