U.S. Treasury official Brown said current U.S. economic momentum is strong and progress in Japan gives the Treasury confidence.

印度貿易祕書表示，已非常接近與美國達成協議。

Magdalena Andersson, leader of Sweden’s Social Democrats, was defeated in the first parliamentary vote for prime minister. Andersson received 99 votes in favor — matching her party’s seat count — 248 against and two absent; she has not yet secured necessary agreements with allies. Under Swedish law parliament may hold up to four votes for a PM candidate; if all fail a new election must be called, so Andersson could face further ballots in the coming weeks and improves her prospects only if she secures allied support before the next vote.