Canada raw materials price index rose 22.8% YoY in August, versus 18.1% previously.

Japan's economy minister said policy will balance supporting a strong economy with fiscal sustainability and that he hopes to communicate fully to allay market concerns.

The U.S. State Department said it will extend visa restrictions on Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) members and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials. Israeli media reported the U.S. has for a second consecutive year refused to grant PA President Mahmoud Abbas a U.S. entry visa, forcing him to address the United Nations remotely. The visa-denial notice cited alleged links to terrorist organizations but provided no further details. Dozens of PA officials who sought to travel with him reportedly received similar denials.