德國財政部發言人：德國財長克林拜爾將在週五的歐盟會議上推動徵收暴利稅。

Markets are pricing a Fed rate increase this week despite President Trump's calls for much lower borrowing costs, setting up a potential showdown between Trump and Fed chair KEVIN WARSH. Economists warn that if the Fed does not raise rates at Wednesday's meeting its credibility could be damaged; official data have not shown the 'meaningful improvement' Warsh said he would need to avoid a hike. A first rate increase in three years, coming weeks before November midterm elections, risks political backlash—Trump on Sunday said the US should have the 'world's lowest rates' and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett warned, 'If it's a rate hike... I'm sure he won't be particularly pleased.'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei said he has received no update on visas for an Iranian delegation to New York amid questions about US sanctions and that authorities will notify promptly if there is any progress.