據沙特阿拉比亞電視臺引述以色列媒體：以色列軍隊已制定針對黎巴嫩真主黨的進攻計劃，以防其加入戰事。

German 30-year government bond yield fell to 3.608%, its lowest level since late July.

Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister said uncertainty over whether the Bank of England will hike further should limit sterling’s near-term upside. The BoE on Thursday delivered a 25bps hike; one member preferred a 50bps move. Pfister said Governor Bailey signalled the possibility of further tightening but gave no timing, and he expects another hike in February next year — though he added that if Middle East tensions ease and energy exports normalise by then the case for more tightening would weaken.