German 10-year bond yield is slightly higher at 3.27%, having turned higher intraday and risen following the US CPI release.

China foreign minister Wang Yi told French foreign minister Barrot they should implement leaders’ consensus, deepen dialogue and cooperation to consolidate political mutual trust and jointly manage risks. He urged France to demonstrate adherence to the One China principle to safeguard the political basis of bilateral ties and called for a stable, balanced China‑EU trade partnership, expecting France as an EU core country to play a constructive role.

Nasdaq-100 index down 1%.