澳元兑美元AUD/USD在澳洲联储主席布洛克讲话期间短线下跌逾20点，失守0.70，日内跌幅0.25%。

Wall Street Journal survey of 13 economists shows median forecast for South Korea’s September exports +65.4% YoY (August +68.7%); imports +21.8% YoY; trade surplus seen at $39.4bn. Strong semiconductor shipments are expected to offset fewer working days from the Chuseok holiday and push monthly exports above $100bn for the first time. iM Securities’ chief economist said chip export strength should negate the calendar effect; a Citigroup economist said the September surplus could exceed $40bn and reach a record high.

China State Planner said sustained policy support lifted spending by foreign visitors in China 27.8% YoY in the first seven months of the year; services exports rose 17.1% YoY and the services trade deficit narrowed about 16%.