韓國法院就韓國前總統尹錫悅的政治資金案作出裁決，對其處以兩年監禁。

日本20年期國債收益率下降4個基點至3.71%。

Jefferies global economist Mohit Kumar says the Middle East is now more volatile than before the conflict began. Jefferies remains short-term optimistic that a solution could allow oil to flow and cap price increases. Kumar adds that the upcoming US midterm elections—along with the risk of losing control of the Senate (and possibly the House)—constrain President Trump and may make him more willing to accept some form of agreement before the vote to control oil prices.