Australia's S&P/ASX 200 closed up 25.4 points (+0.29%) at 8,757.30 on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Fed's GOOLSBEE said earlier this year inf data suggested supply shocks were easing, but some of the current inf pressure is demand-driven.

On Sept. 22 CHINA STATE PLANNER policy research office deputy director Li Chao said professional agencies forecast an exceptionally strong El Niño this autumn–winter, peaking around year-end, with climate impacts likely to persist into next summer and adding substantial uncertainty to global food production. He said China’s agricultural production has the confidence, conditions and capability to respond.