歐洲央行行長拉加德：尋找我的繼任者的程序已經啓動，候選人將比我更優秀；不必擔心出現權力真空。

美聯儲主席沃什：很高興韓國央行行長仍在任，我認識他已有20年，是好朋友。

EUR/GBP slipped to about 0.8365 from an intraday high of 0.8374, remaining in Wednesday’s range and extending a five‑week decline of roughly 2.8% as markets await the ECB policy decision later today. Markets largely expect the ECB to hold its key rate at 2.5% while keeping a December hike on the table because euro‑area inflation remains above target. Commerzbank flagged elevated French public debt as the main risk, saying its scale raises the chance of a renewed euro‑area credit shock. Commerzbank analysts added that each ECB rate rise would push bond yields and interest costs higher, worsening France’s debt dynamics, and expect the ECB to be cautious about announcing further tightening next year; base effects should also lower headline inflation next year, supporting a wait‑and‑see stance.