Venezuela's Chacao mayor said an earthquake caused casualties but gave no figures.

Minutes from the Riksbank policy meeting show that, despite low underlying inflation and a fragile recovery, the Middle East conflict has raised the likelihood of a rate hike before year-end. Governor Erik Thedéen said the conflict's effects are already visible in Swedish and foreign price‑pressure indicators, though long‑term implications remain uncertain. He added the bank is slightly tightening policy; adjustments to date are small but can be quickly scaled up or down depending on the evolution of inflation risks.

布伦特原油日内下跌2.02美元，现报74.60美元/桶，跌幅2.63%。