Mann, a Bank of England monetary policy committee member, said higher bond yields may reflect uncertainty about the Bank of England's policy.

Press TV reported Iran’s embassy in Baghdad urged immediate action to restore Iraqi airport services for Iranian carriers, saying US sanctions have blocked ground handling and are straining bilateral ties. Iraqi ground handlers halted services fearing secondary US sanctions after Washington imposed a new round of sanctions on Iranian airlines, leading to suspension of flights to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. Reuters reported Baghdad has sought exemptions from the US Treasury and offered passenger screening and data-sharing safeguards; the US has so far issued only a one-month limited waiver.

High Council of Public Finance (HCFP) says France's public finances are "worrying" and the deficit target is already at its minimum.