Live news: South Africa ends long run of interest rate rises

British by-election: There are three seats previously safe for the Conservatives, including former prime minister Boris Johnson’s constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Conservative Party could lose all three seats, according to opinion polls, posing an existential threat to the party.

British industrial strike: About 20,000 workers in 14 railway companies are scheduled to go on strike today and Saturday. Consultant doctors have started a 48-hour strike from today.

interest rate in Türkiye: Hafiz Cay Erkan, the new head of the Central Bank of Turkey, is set to announce the country’s next interest rate move. It may be one of the bank’s biggest pivots ever after its predecessor slashed interest rates from 19 percent to 8.5 percent in two years, sparking an inflation crisis.

economic data: French Consumer Confidence figures for June will be released.

earningsResults are expected from ASML, Babcock International, Dassault Aviation, Getlink, Howden Joinery, Publicis, and others. Companies issuing trading updates include EasyJet and Vestry Group.

Kingspan range: Shareholders vote on a proposal to delist from the London Stock Exchange.

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