英國央行：在中央情景中，英國通脹預計在2026年第四季度達到3.2%的預測峯值。

日本至7月24日當週外資買進日債 -15139億日元，前值由-1851億日元修正爲-1850億日元。

Politico, citing British, U.S. and European officials, reports U.S. defense secretary Hegseth last week (on the 24th) proposed forming a joint patrol force in the Strait of Hormuz and discussed the idea with the British defense minister. The U.S. wants the UK and France to help lead the effort and is urging allies to back defensive — not offensive — operations in the Gulf. Insiders say the proposal was met with a tepid response in Europe; several countries told officials they would only join if a lasting ceasefire in the Gulf is secured. The report did not identify which countries declined.