1. New York Fed: The decline in the dollar's share of foreign exchange reserves does not reflect a widespread reallocation of dollar holdings, but rather the actions of a few reserve managers.
2. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Healy: Will not comment on tax policy before the budget.
3. USD/JPY fell below 153 during the session, hitting a new low since February this year.
4. Japanese Finance Minister: Exchange rate stance remains unchanged; close communication with the US Treasury Secretary.
5. Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare: The government pension fund is still studying whether asset allocation adjustments are necessary.
6. RBA Assistant Governor Hunt: If inflation is stronger than expected, a fourth rate hike this year may be necessary.
7. German exports unexpectedly declined in July, the first time since January, dampening hopes for a rapid recovery in the economy.
8. China's General Administration of Customs: In the first eight months of this year, the year-on-year growth rate of my country's total import and export value of goods continued to rise to 17.6%, accelerating by 0.3% compared to the first seven months.
