萊茵金屬公司股價繼續下跌，目前下跌12.6%，有望創下自2001年11月以來的最大單日跌幅。

US President Trump said Iran is in poor shape and lacks both an army and air-defence systems.

The choice of chancellor is expected to drive UK gilts and sterling, MillTech analyst Nick Wood said. Investors are eager for the chancellor appointment after Starmer's resignation this week; incumbent Chancellor Reeves is likely to be replaced. Wood said the chancellor could be as important to market confidence as the new prime minister and investors want clarity on the incoming team's economic policy. With no other credible challengers so far, front-runner Andy Burnham appears increasingly likely to be appointed prime minister unopposed.