現貨黃金失守3920美元/盎司，日內跌幅1.70%。

Gadi Eizenkot, a potential successor to Israel's caretaker prime minister Netanyahu, wrote on Wednesday that Netanyahu may fabricate a pretext to strike Iran to preserve his hold on power. Eizenkot asked Netanyahu not to make major national-security decisions during the transition and to avoid "dangerous moves that can wait until the new government is sworn in." He asked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to ensure he receives regular security briefings to enable effective oversight. Netanyahu's office rejected the warning, saying all government decisions are based solely on security considerations and are fully coordinated with defense agencies. The two will hold a joint foreign and security briefing on Thursday.

Shanghai Stock Exchange has issued a regulatory work letter to listed company Da Dongfang Co., Ltd regarding share-price fluctuations related to Wuxi Commercial Building.