Kevin Warsh said he will not disclose details of future Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decisions or provide forward guidance. He called today’s rate decision careful, serious and responsible, and said the Fed had been preparing and deliberating for about 110–120 days. Warsh said the decision was based on the Fed’s assessment of current conditions, employment trends and economic strength, not driven by market forces. He added that markets sometimes try to anticipate policy and that he

德國政府發言人：願意討論歐盟與加拿大之間新的夥伴關係模式，但“準成員國”這一術語需要重新考慮。

Japan's exports in August rose 19.3% YoY, down from July's 23.2% but still elevated, the Finance Ministry said. Imports jumped 28% YoY, above economists' 26.3% forecast, widening the unadjusted trade deficit to ¥1.1 trillion from a revised ¥638.3 billion a month earlier — the fourth consecutive monthly deficit. Electronics components led export gains, with semiconductors up 52% and chipmaking-equipment shipments surging; auto exports also rose. Petroleum import value climbed about 59% YoY while volumes rose 3.6%, reflecting higher oil prices. USD/JPY traded near 160.