聯合國祕書長古特雷斯：中東地區若不解決巴勒斯坦危機將無法實現和平，非洲之角若不解決蘇丹問題也無法實現和平。

英國國家統計局：截至8月的過去一年裏，英國私人租賃房租平均上漲了3.8%（截至7月的過去一年漲幅爲3.7%）。

Investors are focused on the Fed rate decision due later, with markets broadly pricing a rate hike. Tickmill analyst Patrick Munnelly says traders will parse Fed language and policymakers’ resolve to tackle inflation over the coming months. He adds price action in the dollar, gold and equities will most clearly signal whether investors see the Fed as regaining control or merely chasing markets that have moved ahead.