The dollar index, measuring the dollar against six major currencies, rose 0.08% to 101.451 at the New York close on Sept. 30. EUR/USD fell to 1.1332 from 1.1341; GBP/USD rose to 1.3262 from 1.3229. USD/JPY climbed to 157.34 from 157.22; USD/CHF to 0.8354 from 0.8336; USD/CAD to 1.4229 from 1.4178; USD/SEK to 10.0103 from 9.9892.

A state reception for the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China was held at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of the 30th. Xi Jinping attended and said China’s socialist system has demonstrated significant advantages, governance capacity and modernization have improved, and national rejuvenation is unstoppable; he urged confidence and steady progress. Premier Li Qiang presided; Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended. About 800 domestic and foreign guests were present.

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