ECB's Lane says open to looking through shocks if not long-lived, expects food prices to keep rising despite falling oil, says hike aimed to contain energy shock spread

UK's Intertek agrees to $14.5bn EQT take-private deal. The deal values Intertek at $14.5 billion.

UK's Intertek has agreed to be taken private by private equity firm EQT in a deal valued at $14.5 billion.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as oil price drop called "encouraging"; two policymakers voted for an immediate quarter-point hike over persistent inflation concerns

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75%, calling the recent fall in oil prices "encouraging," while two policymakers voted for an immediate quarter-point hike over concerns about persistent inflation.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vows to restore price stability after leaving interest rates unchanged

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to restore price stability after the central bank left interest rates unchanged.

US and partners sign $300B Iran reconstruction MOU The memorandum outlines a $300 billion plan for Iran's reconstruction.

The United States and its partners have agreed to develop a $300 billion Iran reconstruction plan, according to a memorandum of understanding. First Squawk reported the MOU.