The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has risen to 5.2348%, the highest level since mid-2007.

Bank of Japan expected to keep rates at 1% and signal tightening

Mizuho Bank has lowered the target price for Meta Platforms (META.US) from $835 to $750.

EUR/GBP edged down 6 pips to 0.8571, a decline of 0.07%, after the Bank of England decision.

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, in line with market expectations. Despite renewed escalation of conflict in the Middle East that could drive up energy prices and increase inflationary pressures, the Bank of England opted to hold steady. In recent months, UK inflation has consistently undershot market forecasts, and economic activity has remained relatively resilient. However, Bank of England officials are increasingly worried that ongoing disruptions to