UK links Iran to air base plot, flydubai halts Israel flights, yields hit 2002 high

UK prime minister says Iran likely played a part in RAF Fairford incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications that Iran played a part" in the incident near RAF Fairford, an English air base used by U.S. bombers, but said the ongoing investigation limits what he can disclose. Police arrested a…

✔ Sources: The Irish Times, NBC News, CNBC

flydubai suspends flights to Israel after cockpit attack

flydubai suspended its flights to Israel while an investigation continues into Tuesday's incident on flight FZ1073, in which one pilot allegedly attacked the other and the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The captain, an Indian…

✔ Sources: FlightGlobal, The Tribune

Long-term Treasury yields hit their highest levels since 2002

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to about 5.3%, its highest level since 2002, and the 30-year yield also reached its highest since 2002. Stocks ended nearly flat, with the S&P 500 up about 0.3%, as chip stocks gained after Micron's earnings.

✔ Sources: TheStreet, Yahoo Finance

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