ECB executive board member Kazaks said policymakers should remain cautious as rising yields could slow the economy.

A-share snow-and-ice sector rallied; Snowman Group hit the daily limit, while Binglun Environment, Bingshan Cold & Heat, Dalian Sunasia, Shuhua Sports and Jingxue Energy-saving also advanced.

Iran foreign ministry spokesman BAGHAEI said the US and Israel have struck Iran twice in under nine months while negotiations were ongoing, citing killings in Minab and Ramehld, the targeted assassination of Iranian leaders, and stepped-up sanctions on the Iranian people. He said those actions breached the June 17 memorandum of understanding, are fueling regional instability and global economic disruption, and accused Trump of launching conflicts then portraying himself as the victim.