DALY said it is premature to discuss U.S. Treasury issuance patterns; the Federal Reserve will find ways to achieve its policy objectives.

After the Riksbank's rate decision, the Swedish krona held steady at EUR/SEK 11.0148.

On the 20th in Seoul, South Korea's President Lee Jae‑myung met China's foreign minister Wang Yi. Wang said China remains a force for peace and stability, said China will become the world’s largest market and expressed willingness to share development opportunities with neighbours. He urged Seoul to maintain a pro‑China policy, use next year’s 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties to deepen the China–South Korea strategic partnership, and called for both sides to promptly complete second‑phase FTA negotiations to advance regional economic integration while resisting fragmentation and rising protectionism.