Iranian foreign minister Araghchi said Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance if the United States shows genuine willingness to seek a fair, dignified solution that would permanently end the conflict.

Bank of England monetary policy committee member Greene said the economy has shown remarkable resilience.

CATL said its weaker operating cash flow in Q3 reflected proactive adjustments to supplier payments from the third quarter to support upstream suppliers in the lithium‑battery supply chain facing cash pressure. Measures prioritized partners with R&D capability, innovation and cooperation on capacity expansion and included faster payment terms, advance payments and R&D funding. The company said the support may continue for some time and could cause a temporary hit to operating cash flow, but will not affect long‑term cash profitability and cash flow should return to healthier levels.