Bank of England policy rate decision on Sept 17: 3.75%; market expected 3.75%; previous 3.75%.

Trump on Wednesday said the EU allowing Canada to become an associate member could be a 'hostile act' and threatened to respond with higher tariffs on Europe depending on EU leaders' intent. He said, 'If the intent is benign, that's fine; if the intent is not benign, we'll impose very heavy tariffs on Europe.' He also suggested the US could cut off some trade with Europe in certain areas, called the prospect of Canada joining the EU 'ridiculous,' and labeled Canada a 'bad trading partner.'

Onshore yuan closed at 6.7085 against the dollar at 16:30 on Sept. 17, down 21 pips from the previous trading day.