美股股指期貨跌幅擴大，納指期貨跌1%，標普500指數期貨跌0.3%。

Oil topped $100/bbl on Wednesday for the first time since June after the US struck five Iranian crude tankers; Iran retaliated with missile strikes on US forces in Jordan and attacks on vessels. Japan, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan and Hong Kong stock indexes fell modestly as investors priced higher energy-driven inflation and elevated geopolitical risk. ATFX Global chief market strategist Nick Twidale said traders who had delayed selling in hopes of a Middle East peace deal may "trigger sell-offs as the reality of a prolonged conflict becomes apparent." The crisis shows no sign of abating as US and Iranian strikes occur near the Strait of Hormuz while Saudi Arabia remains engaged with Yemeni militants.

On Sept. 10, Li Chenggang, China’s chief international trade negotiator and vice minister, met UNCTAD acting secretary-general Mareno; they exchanged views on the global economic and trade outlook and on deepening practical cooperation.