Reuters survey: UK inflation expected to average 3.6% in Q4 2026, 3.8% in Q1 2027 and 3.0% for full-year 2027, versus September survey forecasts of 3.3%, 3.2% and 2.5% respectively.

AP cited two regional officials saying Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked ARAMCO’s headquarters overnight, damaging the top three floors of a building used by senior executives and reportedly striking the CEO’s office; no casualties were reported. The Houthis said they used a ballistic missile against Dhahran. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile headed for Dhahran, multiple cruise and ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Riyadh, and a cruise missile bound for a site that hosts Prince Sultan Air Base and a state-owned military-industrial company.

Far-right French presidential candidate Le Pen said France currently lacks the capacity to continue funding Ukraine.