ECB minutes show officials debated whether a 'mildly restrictive' stance is needed to secure disinflation to the 2% target. The minutes say some members would have supported a rate hike last month, but high uncertainty over the persistence of inflation led all to back holding policy rates unchanged. Euro-area inflation is around 3%, above the ECB's 2% target, while growth has been stronger than expected.

The Central Bank of Iran deputy governor told IRNA that August monthly inflation slowed to 3.7%, down from a May peak of 8.5%, marking three consecutive months of deceleration. The prior inflation surge reflected effects of the war, economic blockade, rising liquidity and firmer inflation expectations, with pass-through to prices occurring with a lag. Since early June the central bank has applied monetary and prudential measures to curb accelerating inflation and said it has seen results over the past three months; it will continue to control inflation while providing targeted financing to sectors and supply chains affected by shocks.

菲律宾央行行长：我们认为经济增长将在今年内恢复。